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	Arrested (61 questions)
	Does a police officer have the right to question an 8th grade student (13 years old) without their parent(s) present?
	Police officers are allowed to question people as par... more »

	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)
	My city has a curfew law that restricts persons under age 18 from being outside late at night.  Why was this law drafted?
	Law enforcement agencies report that crimes involving juveniles often occur at night.  Also, the... more »

	Contracts (5 questions)
	I attended NAU for a year and my parents handled my finances. I received a letter in the mail just a few weeks ago stating that an attorney is attempting to collect 800 something dollars in debt. My parents say everything is paid and the person I talked to says they don't know what exactly it is -- but they would find out. I don't remember signing any contract and if I did, would it matter since I was 17 at the time?
	It does matter that you were only 17 at the time.  Under Arizona law, a minor cannot sign a ... more »

	Credit (4 questions)
	Does a bad credit history ever go away?
	That depends on the seriousness of past problems. The files may go back seven years or ten years fo... more »

	Curfew (44 questions)
	What is the curfew in Fountain Hills, AZ?
	The curfew in Fountain Hills (7days a week) is: 15 years and under-10:... more »

	Drinking (25 questions)
	Whats the intoxication level for AZ.
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	Driving (187 questions)
	What is the penalty in Arizona for a minor not wearing a helmet?
	If you are under 18 years old and riding a motorcycle, Arizona state Law (ARS 28-926) says that you ... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	Where do I apply to be emancipated in Arizona?
	Your request [petition] to be emancipated must be filed in the 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)
	Hi I wanna know can i get in trouble if a police see me with a blank firing gun. Or some one call and said there was shot fire but it was me what could happen
	If you have a felony conviction, or if you are a juvenile offender, and your right to posse... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	My girlfriend is 16 years of age and I just turned 18. I wanted to know if her mom kicks her out could she live with me?
	If she becomes emancipated, there is no law against living together. However, if her parents fail to... more »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	Somebody told me that they get disability for being a drug addict. Is there such a disabilty act for addicts, and if so how do I attain that?
	No, you are not permitted to receive Social Security Disability Benefits from being a drug addict or... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	How do they decide who should be called to serve on a jury?
	A list of potential jurors is usually prepared from voter registration and driver’s license lists. ... more »

	Marriage (16 questions)
	Can I obtain a marriage liscence if I am a minor, without consent of my parents? And if I am female, could I marry another female?
	The answer to your question about getting married without parental consent can be found under lawfor... 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)
	I hid my 10 year old friend who ran away from home from the police and her parents. Can I get into trouble if I lied to the police?
	False reporting to a police officer is a class 1 misdemeanor. See ARS 13-2907.01. You can be arreste... more »

	School (118 questions)
	Can school administrators question a student about drug use in the school without parent permission? After ditching school the principle questioned me until I told them who I thought used drugs, is this legal?
	There is no law that prevents a person from asking another person a question. However, in some c... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	Is it illegal to have sex with a goat.
	In the 2006 legislative session a bill was introduced and passed into law: Senate Bill 1160 outlaws ... more »

	Trouble (34 questions)
	What is the punishment for a class two felony "Theft"?
	Arizona Revised Statutes (more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)
	Hey, my neighbors cause trouble and during Christmas, we had an inflatable igloo in our front yard. One night they came by and poked holes in it with their cigarettes. They also carved inappropriate language into the igloo. Now it doesn't blow up anymore. What should happen to them? What should happen (if anything) to us?
	Your question deals with property damage. If your neighbors  damaged your igloo (a form of y... more »

	Violence (87 questions)
	When playing paintball if I accidentally hit a car what could happen? #58: Can you hit back an abusive parent?
	If you hit a car that is moving, you could be charged with endangerment. (See ARS 13-1201.) That is ... more »

	Voting (6 questions)
	when do I have to be registered by in order to be able to vote in November?
	The deadline in Arizona for registration to vote in the November 4, 2008 election is October 6, 2... more »

	When You Turn 18 (107 questions)
	I'm going to go to college next fall, can I get an exemption?
	There are no student or job-related deferments. However, hardship, conscientious objector, and m... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	What could happen if I lied on an employment application and said I was 18. Because a lot of jobs you have to be 18. ie. data entry
	If an employer determines an employee has lied about his/her age on an employment ... more »