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	Arrested (61 questions)
	what will happen when a lawyer fails to proccess the right information that her client needs
	I read this question to ask “what happens if an... more »

	Banking (5 questions)
	So I can finally get my own bank account?
	Yes, and the choice of checking and savings accounts may be numerous. Learn the rules and restricti... more »

	Bullying (6 questions)
	how many people commit suicide fro being hurt and abused by a bully?
	Statistics are uncertain.  However, a number of researchers believe that individuals wh... more »

	Contracts (5 questions)
	I have three days to cancel a purchase, right?
	Many consumers mistakenly believe that they have three days to back out of any purchase. However... more »

	Credit (4 questions)
	What is collateral?
	Collateral is an item of value that is accepted by the lender to be used to pay back the loan if you... more »

	Curfew (44 questions)
	What is the curfew for Chandler Arizona?
	The following are the curfew laws for Chandler, Arizona: Ages 15 and under: 10 P.M. (ever... more »

	Drinking (25 questions)
	My husband and i were drinking and driving in Tempe, Az. We were pulled over at a stop light by two officers and we both received a Minor in Posession as well as Open Container in a Motor Vehicle. What kind of fines are we looking at and will this affect our car insurance?
	To view the Arizona Laws for underage drinking, see more »

	Driving (187 questions)
	Are motorized skateboards illegal or is anything being done to make them illegal?
	Motorized skateboard use is covered by city laws. For example, in Tempe, the law states that no c... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	How long in Arizona does it usually take to be emancipated?
	Please see the main page for "Emancipation" on LawForKids.org / Speak Up!  &n... more »

	Family (219 questions)
	My boyfriend and I live together and have a new baby. Things are not working out for us. He is more of my roomate than my boyfriend. It's very emotionally draining. He threatens that if I leave, he will fight me for full custody of our child. What are my legal rights as the mother? Thank you
	I will answer as if you lived in Arizona, and as if you were either an adult or an... more »

	Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
	What high school classes should you take to become a lawyer?
	Unlike medical school, there are no prerequisites that need to be taken before attending law school.... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	I am a college student. i signed a lease 4 months before the move-in date for the upcoming semester for cheaper rent. Unfornately i never moved in due to change in educational plans. Why am i being sent to creditors? The company is charging me for a full year of rent.
	If someone is over eighteen, or if the contract is for necessities, i.e. a place t... more »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	I just turned 18, I can smoke now right?
	It may be legal... that doesn’t mean it’s healthy! Just remember that it’s unlawful to sell or gi... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	If I'm called to serve, will I be part of a jury?
	Not necessarily. More people are notified to appear than will be needed because some requests to be... more »

	Marriage (16 questions)
	Is it legal to marry my sister in the state of AZ. We have been talking about it and we plan on getting married.
	It is illegal to marry your sister in Arizona.  more »

	New Laws (15 questions)
	Do I have to go to court for a hearing if I want to be emancipated?
	When you file your petition for emancipation the court will set a hearing within ninety days. You mu... more »

	Other (378 questions)
	What is the role of federal judges and what are the laws governing federal judge impeachment?
	Article III, § 1 of the United States Constitution authorizes the creation of the federal judiciary.... more »

	School (118 questions)
	If you take and/or copy another persons work and call it your own but make changes to it is that illegal?
	This answer kind of depends upon what you mean by work. If the 'work' that you're copying is a b... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	If I am 18, and my girlfriend/boyriend is only 16 is it a crime for us to have sex?
	Yes, in Arizona. With rare exceptions it is illegal to have any sexual contact with anyone under ... more »

	Trouble (34 questions)
	If you are charged by police with a misdemeanor for petty theft (1st time offense, good student), is there a chance the judge will drop the charge?
	First of all, one should be clear on what judges can and cannot do. A judge will hear evidence and t... more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)
	If somebody took an egg and smashed it into the vents at the base of the hood of my car, causing my A/C to smell like rotten eggs in the summer heat, and I was almost 100% sure I knew who did it, but couldn't prove it, could I get them in trouble anyway? What could happen to them?
	When a person damages another person's property it is possible to sue that person in civil court ... more »

	Violence (87 questions)
	Can minors be charged with animal cruelty?
	Yes. Juveniles can be charged with animal cruelty. Depending on the severity of the neglect, abandon... more »

	Voting (6 questions)
	I forgot to register. Can I just show up to vote anyway?
	No, you cannot vote unless you have properly registered and your name appears in both the general c... more »

	When You Turn 18 (107 questions)
	I have three days to cancel a purchase, right?
	Many consumers mistakenly believe that they have three days to back out of any purchase. However... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	i am curently workin a part time job at at the local skating rink and they will schedule me for a time and i go in right on time never late and alot of times they will have me and other employees sit around and wait to get put on for hours without payin us they claim that theres nothin to do ... is it legal to make me stay around without gettin paid when im coming in on time or do they have to pay me and if they need to b payin me is there a way i can do something about this?? thanks for the help
	This is a tricky question, which I can't fully answer without knowing more.  If your employe... more »