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	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	Just the fact that I'm 18 makes me eligible for jury duty?
	That’s part of it. You also must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of the jurisdiction in which you ... 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 »

	Arrested (70 questions)
	What is the punishment for a class two felony "Theft"?
	Arizona Revised Statutes (more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (34 questions)
	How long do i have to file charges on sexual abuse?
	Most felonies have seven years to be charged for&nbs... more »

	Banking (5 questions)
	Someone ripped my cards off... what now?
	Immediately report the loss or theft of a credit card to the bank or company that issued it. If it'... more »

	Drinking (27 questions)
	i just got an minor in possesion and a curfew ticket r the gonna take my drivers license away or put me on probation if i have prior offenses
	Under Arizona law, a person found guilty of being a "minor in possession" can be sentenced t... more »

	Contracts (5 questions)
	Do all contracts have to be in writing?
	No. However, in certain cases no court action can be brought unless the promise or agreement is i... more »

	Credit (5 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 »

	When You Turn 18 (111 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 »

	Marriage (19 questions)
	If we haven't been married long, can we just get an annulment?
	Annulment is not a matter of how recently you were married. The ground for annulment is that the... more »

	Emancipation (89 questions)
	i am 16 and was wondering if my friend had a home for me but it was with his father in another state if somehow i would be able to get emancipated and call that a way of me supporting myself
	The court ultimately decides whether a minor can be emancipated. So, this website could not tell ... more »

	School (120 questions)
	Is it unconstitutional for teachers to tell me to turn my shirt inside out?
	School authorities can make reasonable rules and regulations controlling student conduct including s... more »

	Family (234 questions)
	Can a parent of an unborn child sign over his rights to that unborn child to the mother of the unborn child?
	A parent of an unborn child can terminate his or her parental rights, if the court allows it. HOWEVE... more »

	Bullying (8 questions)
	Is it illegal to bully?
	Lawforkids.org has information regarding the new 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 »

	Driving (197 questions)
	What is the consequences of DUI if someone in the car in with you is killed?
	Regular Driving under the influence is a misdemeanor,and carries minimum mandatory sentence of 10 da... more »

	Other (408 questions)
	If you are caught with a loud car stereo disturbing the peace, what is the penalty?
	Disturbing the peace is usually a misdemeanor, which means you can be fined up to several thousand d... more »

	Guns and Weapons (26 questions)
	what can the law do to a 11 yr old if they take a weapon to school. is their a chance that the parent can also face some legal action
	See the LawForKids law section on more »

	Trouble (38 questions)
	Oh come on - I just grabbed her butt - so what's the big deal?
	Sexual abuse is a crime and a felony. A person commits sexual abuse by intentionally or knowingly en... more »

	Illegal Substances (93 questions)
	If someone finds unused meth in your car that isn't yours can you be charged with possession of illegal substance? Even if it is not yours?
	It depends. First you can always be charged with possession of drugs, the real question is can you b... more »

	Work and Employment (28 questions)
	How old do you have to be to bus tables?
	In Arizona the type of work you can do genreally depends on your age. Forbidden employement ... more »

	Curfew (46 questions)
	What is the typicall punishment for a curfew violation and a minor consumption ticket in chandler arizona?
	To find out about curfew in Chandler, more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (9 questions)
	Do people ever get in trouble for graffiti?
	Yes. Graffiti is a form of Criminal Damage. (more »

	Violence (87 questions)
	What are sexual crimes?
	Sexual crimes involve some sexua... 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 »