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	Arrested (61 questions)
	I was charged with trespassing on school property (1st offense). My question is: the police did not actually catch me in the act of trespassing - a witness called to report seeing
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	Banking (5 questions)
	How much does it cost to attend college?
	Information about college costs, scholorships and planning for your education is usually availabl... more »

	Bullying (6 questions)
	can a bully be someone you are friends with?
	Even if someone calls him/herself a friend because they hang out with you, they can NOT bully you... more »

	Contracts (5 questions)
	What is a contract?
	A contract is "an agreement between two or more parties creating obligations that are enforceable or... 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 in Sedona, Arizona? Also, what is the curfew in Flagstaff, Arizona?
	It depends on your age and there are some exceptions for certain activities: more »

	Drinking (25 questions)
	I plead guilty under A.R.S. 4-244 (33.) when I was 19. I received a restricted permit for two years and alcohol screening. Many job applications ask whether you have been convicted of any offense or of only felonies, but do not know what the offense is technically considered. Is an A.R.S. 4-244 (33.) offense considered a misdemeanor and can it be expunged under Arizona law?
	Section 4-244 33 is designated as a class 1 misdemeanor under 4-246 B. Arizona Rules of Criminal Pr... more »

	Driving (187 questions)
	I moved out of my house and have to buy a car. There is no one willing to put a car in their name...and I can't pay everything up front. How can I go about doing this legally?
	It is great that you are trying to take responsibility and buy your own car. However, credit compani... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	Is sex with an emancipated minor illegal?
	Under Arizona law (more »

	Family (219 questions)
	How do I terminate my fathers rights to me. I have not seen him in three years. I want my step dad to adopt me.
	Although you have not seen your father in three years, is he paying child support or has he kept in ... more »

	Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
	What exactly are the laws governing airsoft guns in Flagstaff, AZ? I've looked all over the place, and the only article I found here was for Tuscon. I'm sure it's not much different, but I would still like to know. My friends and I play airsoft (I just started) and we all use AEGs. Thanks for you help. Here's a story about one of my friends, the law, and airsoft: One of my friends got arrested because a 'vet saw him on his friend's roof with an airsoft gun, thought it was an assault rifle, and the SWAT were called in. He was arrested, but I'm not sure what else happened.
	Before you use your airsoft gun, you may want to contact the police department and find out the l... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	In a monthly lease, can I end the lease by just leaving at the end of a month?
	You must give reasonable notice before the end of a rental period. If you have a month-to-month lea... more »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	Is it legal to order Tylenol 3 from Canada over the Internet?
	No. There has been a great deal of confusion caused by the Internet when it comes to certain types o... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	Can I be excused?
	The court may excuse people in the following circumstances: • Those people with a mental or p... more »

	Marriage (16 questions)
	Can sexual crimes occur within a marriage?
	Yes. The same laws that apply to sex crimes outside the marriage apply to sex crimes within the mar... more »

	New Laws (15 questions)
	What if my parents don't want me to be emancipated?
	If your parents or guardian object the court may send all of you to mediation where you may work out... more »

	Other (378 questions)
	What trouble would you get in for setting off fireworks?
	You could be charged with various misdemeanors such as criminal mischief or disturbing the peace. If... more »

	School (118 questions)
	A person got hate mail and blamed it on me, and he called the cops. I didn’t send it.. what can I do?
	If the police did not charge you with anything (and it sounds from your question that they did not),... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	At what age does sex become legal?
	Under Arizona law it is illegal for two people to have sex when one or both of them are younger than... more »

	Trouble (34 questions)
	If you take something from someone's house like a cell phone, that doesn't work, could you still get in trouble for that?
	Yes. Even if the other person's stuff does not work, it's still the other person's property. It belo... more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)
	My mom had made a fence aroung our back yard. Kids keep on trespassing by climbing on our fence. They do this because they want to cross from the apartments on the other side of our backyard to the street in front of our house. Can we call the police if this occures again?
	Calling the police to report the trespasser(s) would be an appropriate response against a tr... more »

	Violence (87 questions)
	What authority does mall security have when you've done nothing wrong?
	Malls are private areas. That means that they are essentially the same as a person's home - when the... more »

	Voting (6 questions)
	If I am emancipated will I be able to vote in this year's presidential elections?
	Although a minor does have additional responsibilities after becoming emancipated, the laws ... more »

	When You Turn 18 (107 questions)
	What is Workers' Comp all about? I thought that was some kind of insurance.
	It is. Workers’ Compensation is insurance your employer pays to provide compensation and medical ins... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	At my place of employment some money has gone missing. The loss prevention officer accused me of taking the money and told me to confess or he will call the police. It is well known that the former store manager assigned the same alarm code to several employees and that night workers (like me) are not allowed per company policy to make night deposits. I told this to the loss prevention officer and told him that we have found deposits just lying around the store on several occasions because store managers had not made deposits. I told him to call the police and file a report. Was that right?
	You are right that no one should confess to a crime he/she did not commit. ... more »