Assault is committed when a person knowingly or recklessly causes physical injury to another person. It can also occur if a person intentionally places someone in reasonable fear of imminent injury, or touches them in a way meant to hurt, insult, or provoke them. (A.R.S. § 13-1203)
If you believe that you are in danger, contact 911.
In Arizona, dating violence falls under the Arizona Revised Statute that covers domestic violence (A.R.S. § 13-3601). The statue applies in situations where the victim and defendant are or were in a romantic or sexual relationship (A.R.S. § 13-3601(6)). The factors used to determine whether the relationship was or is romantic or sexual are:
Curfew is how late a person under 18 years old can legally stay outside in a public place. Curfews are often different if you are under or over the age of 16. Each Arizona city sets its own curfew. Curfews will be different from city to city.
If you violate curfew you may be ticketed, have to pay a fine, or do community service. The police may hold you at the police station while a parent or guardian is called and the parent or guardian comes to pick you up.
Your parent or guardian may also be cited for your violation of curfew laws.
On August 12, 2005 a law was passed that allows minors to divorce their parents, more formally called emancipation. The law can be found at (A.R.S. § 12-2451 through A.R.S. § 12-2456.01). Emancipation is a difficult process, and meeting the requirements does not automatically mean a minor will be emancipated. The minor must prove to the court that emancipation is in their best interests and that they are able to live independently.
A minor may petition the court for emancipation if they meet the following requirements:
