An assault is committed any time a person knowingly causes physical injury to another person. It is also any time that someone may feel physically threatened or when someone touches someone else to provoke or insult them. (A.R.S. § 13-1203)
State Laws
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.
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 was or is 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:
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 12-2456. However, emancipation is a very difficult process that few are eligible for. Youth can be emancipated if they meet the following criteria: