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	Arrested (69 questions)
	What are the penalties for theft?
	Arizona law (Chapter 18 of Title 13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes 13-1801 through 13-1818) provide... 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 »

	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)
	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)
	Can a lender have different rules for making loans to women, men, or minorities?
	No. The Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) ensures that everyone has an equal chance to ob... more »

	Curfew (46 questions)
	Is attending night-long parties illegal if you have parental permission?
	A: In Arizona, a minor is not violating a county or city curfew if they are accompanied supervi... more »

	Drinking (26 questions)
	I was arrested and charged possession and consuming alcohol along with my 17 year old brother. They gave a breathalyzer to my brother and never to me. I told them that i wasn't drinking and they could give me the test also but they didn't and still charged me with possession and consuming. They filled out all the paper work and took me home and then realized that i wasn't a juvenile. Can they still charge me? The driver of the car was also given the test and was let go. They found beer under the drivers seat and in the cup holder but he wasn't charged with anything is this right?
	The police can charge anyone with anything. The bigger question is whether they can prove it beyond ... more »

	Driving (195 questions)
	What are the consequences for getting into an accident while joyriding? What about the same situation but with your uncle's car?
	The consequences of the 'accident' vary according to the nature of the incident and too many unkn... more »

	Emancipation (83 questions)
	Is getting emancipated hard? I know not anyone can get emancipated but what if you do everything the court asks of you and you have good reasons but they deny your emancipation? is there anything you can do to try again? what if your parents reject your wishes to being emancipated? If you do receive the ability to become emancipated, could you life with another family member, IE: cousins?
	Emancipation is a difficult process.  You have to demonstrate your ability to live independe... more »

	Family (227 questions)
	My mom & dad keep abusing. In which circumstances can I be put in a foster home?
	If the abuse is severe enough and your parents do not stop with the aid of counseling you can be put... more »

	Guns and Weapons (25 questions)
	Is it legal for minors to own and/or operate airsoft rifles/BB guns within a residential area with explicit permission from minor's parents? Should the police be notified first?
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	Housing (17 questions)
	I live in Phoenix and I live in a violent neighborood. I have been robbed two times and we called the cops. They took a while to get to my house.When they arrived, they checked all rooms and they used this black powder to search for fingerprints. They found foot prints outside the backyard. The problem is is that they couldn't find the people who robbed us. What could I do to change this problem?
	Assuming that you and your family have not been injured, legally there is no direct answer for yo... more »

	Illegal Substances (92 questions)
	What is the punishment for selling controlled substances (Tylenol 3) at school?
	Arizona law is tough on crime in drug free school zones. A person who is convicted of selling prescr... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	My husband throw away my jury summons and badge and I don't know where to report and don't have a badge now. Who do I contact?
	A person must serve their jury duty unless excused by the court. If the information of where and ... more »

	Marriage (19 questions)
	What is community property?
	In Arizona, all property acquired by either husband or wife during the marriage is the community ... more »

	New Laws (15 questions)
	What are my rights and obligations if I am emancipated?
	If the judge grants your petition for emancipation you will be treated as an adult for the following... more »

	Other (402 questions)
	Is it illegal for me to walk around with my shirt off?
	It depends on what gender you are. If you are male, there is no state law prohibiting yo... more »

	School (118 questions)
	Why can you get in trouble from pulling a fire alarm?
	Pulling a false alarm is a crime because it causes disruption of normal activities at the location a... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (33 questions)
	who can press charges for stachetory rape
	Generally, anybody with knowledge of a sexual relationship between a person who is under the... more »

	Trouble (38 questions)
	Tonight I was skateboarding with my friends at Gilbert Elementary School. A cop showed up, pulled a gun on us and told us that we were trespassing. He then gave us a ticket for trespassing. Is this legal? There was no sign that informed us that we were trespassing and we had no weapons of any kind for him to pull a gun.
	The school may be off limits after a certain time. Parks often list when they are closed for the eve... more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)
	I live in Phoenix and I live in a violent neighborood. I have been robbed two times and we called the cops. They took a while to get to my house.When they arrived, they checked all rooms and they used this black powder to search for fingerprints. They found foot prints outside the backyard. The problem is is that they couldn't find the people who robbed us. What could I do to change this problem?
	Assuming that you and your family have not been injured, legally there is no direct answer for yo... 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)
	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 (108 questions)
	What basic things should I remember if I'm arrested?
	Once you have identified yourself, you may refuse to make any statement or discuss the case with any... 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 »