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	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	Once I have responded and appeared for jury service... what's next?
	Once you are in the jury assembly room, names are chosen at random from those who have appeared for ... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	Must a lease be written to be enforceable?
	A rental agreement can be either written or oral (more »

	Arrested (70 questions)
	A group of my friends got into a fight with another group of boys, and one of my friends broke another guy's arm with a hammer. He is 18 and is being charged with attempted murder. If convicted, how long will he be in jail for?
	If your friend is indeed charged with attempted murder under more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (34 questions)
	What happens if a person under the age of consent rapes a person over the age of consent? (Ex: A 12 year old rapes an 18 year old.)
	The law does not recognize the possibility of a 12 year old raping an 18 year old or older adult.... 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 »

	Drinking (27 questions)
	Can I be tried for a minor consumption offence (when I was 17) AFTER I turn 18?
	Whether you can be tried as an adult for an offense you committed when you were a minor depends on t... 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 (5 questions)
	My cousin used my grandfather's credit card to make purchases at the grocery store and pay bills online. The bank found out and closed the account. She wants to know what will happen next. ?? Will the bank find her and if they do, what will happen to her?
	This website cannot say what will happen or what the bank will do. In Arizona, more »

	When You Turn 18 (111 questions)
	What do I do if I think I have become a victim of consumer fraud?
	If you believe you have been the victim of consumer fraud, you should first contact the company i... more »

	Marriage (19 questions)
	I was married at 16, divorced at 17 am I still considered a minor or am I emancipated?
	A minor who was married but is now divorced is still a minor unless a court declares the minor emanc... more »

	Emancipation (89 questions)
	I have a questions for you. Since i'm emancipated do I still have to have my parent sign for me to get a tatoo in arizona. And if not would i have to bring the emancipation papers with me to get a tatoo.thanx for answering all my questions.
	In... more »

	School (120 questions)
	Does a 17 year old need the consent of a parent to drop out of school and is it legal to simply leave once you reach 17?
	According to Arizona Law (ARS 15-803), ... more »

	Family (233 questions)
	Is it lawful for parents to charge rent before I am 18?
	Yes, parents may charge their child rent for living premises before the child eighteen years old. Wh... more »

	Bullying (8 questions)
	ok i am 18 years old and there is a 17 year old boy who wants to fight my 15 year old brother. if they start a fight and i jump in and fight the 17 year old will i go to jail? of juvie?
	If you get involv... more »

	New Laws (15 questions)
	What is emancipation?
	Emancipation means that you are legally free from your parents or legal guardian. Once emancipated y... more »

	Driving (197 questions)
	How many points does it take for a teen to have their drivers license taken away and how many violations does it take before losing their license?
	In Arizona, minors who receive a ticket for the first time must attend a traffic school. For the... more »

	Other (407 questions)
	Where can I find the laws against Child Porn for my state along with federal laws. What are the consequences (fines, jail time, etc.) against down loading it vs. possessing it.
	A good resource for researching the law is www.findlaw.com. At that site you can click on 'Laws:Case... more »

	Guns and Weapons (26 questions)
	Is it legal to shoot a bb guns, airsoft guns, or paintball guns in a national forest in Arizona? I live in Pinetop and theres one right behind my town home only place nearby I can shoot. Could I get arrested for shooting in there?
	Yes, it is illegal to shoot any and all of those in the National Forest, they are policed and you... more »

	Trouble (38 questions)
	What is bail? When is it offered?
	The purposes of bail and any conditions of release that are set by judicial officer include: ... more »

	Illegal Substances (93 questions)
	If there is a student at school that is caught with drugs is the principal suposed to call the cops?
	Yes.  Under the Arizona Department of Education more »

	Work and Employment (28 questions)
	Where can get a workers permit?
	You can apply for a worker's permit at the more »

	Curfew (46 questions)
	What is the curfew for Surprise, AZ?
	The curfew fo... more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (9 questions)
	What would I face if I was with people when they were smashing windows? I only broke two out of the many of they did. What class of a crime would it be? and Could I be tried as an adult for it?
	The charges that you could potentially face really depend on all of the facts.  However, ass... more »

	Violence (87 questions)
	What would happen if an 18 year old went on school grounds with a knife on her side after school to pick her cousin up and was caught?
	Depending on what kind of knife it was, it could be classified as a 'deadly weapon' according to Ari... 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 »