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	Arrested (70 questions)
	why would someone be given 2 life sentences if only having one means they will die in prison?
	When someone is charged with an offense or offenses, they must be tried on e... 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 »

	Bullying (8 questions)
	There is a kid in our neighborhood that has assaulted my younger brother before. He keeps coming over and playing with other neighborhood kids including my brother. Today, he again pushed my brother down. Can my parents have him arrested for trespassing if he is on our property? If they can, how do they get the police involved?
	If you are in immediate threat of physical harm, call 911. According to Arizona Law (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)
	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)
	I would like a current list of all the curfew times of all Phoenix Metro cities...and the basic exceptions
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	Drinking (27 questions)
	what happens when you get your second ticket on alcohol in body???
	If the case is handled in juvenile court in addition to fines or potential community service, etc... more »

	Driving (197 questions)
	Is it true that you cant get your drivers license until your 18 if you were born during or after the year of 1994? I was born June 4, 1994 will i be able to get my license when i`m 16 if i`ve met all other requirements?
	Take a look at the Driver's License law p... more »

	Emancipation (89 questions)
	Does emancipation affect my driver’s license?
	Yes, once emancipated your driver’s license will Include the words “Emancipated Minor... more »

	Family (233 questions)
	Can I just let my ex-spouse take care of the kids?
	During a marriage, after a divorce or legal separation, and even if the parents are unmarried, both ... more »

	Guns and Weapons (26 questions)
	What's the maximum size of a knife that you can carry to school?
	All public schools have rules that prohibit students from possessing weapons at school. A knife is c... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	What happens if I don't pay my rent?
	If you do not pay the rent when due, a landlord may give you a notice to either pay or leave within ... more »

	Illegal Substances (93 questions)
	what are the three drugs most used in arizona
	Statistics on Arizona "drug use" vary.  However, the following drugs rank in order... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	How do they decide who should be called to serve on a jury?
	A list of potential jurors is usually prepared from voter registration and driver’s license lists. ... more »

	Marriage (19 questions)
	Who is responsible for paying the bills?
	Both spouses have equal management and control over the community property, and have equal respon... more »

	New Laws (15 questions)
	How does my emancipation affect my parents?
	Once you are emancipated your parents no longer have to support you or provide for your medical care... more »

	Other (407 questions)
	What are the requirements to become a member of the U.S. Senate?
	The requirements for becoming a United States Senator are defined precisely in the United States Con... more »

	School (120 questions)
	A person got hate mail and blamed it on me, and he called the cops. I didn’t send it.. what can I do?
	If the police did not charge you with anything (and it sounds from your question that they did not),... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (34 questions)
	I was sexually assaulted and abused by a cop? What can I do to make him stop?
	Find an adult you trust. That adult should be able to help you find a cop you can tell so that this... more »

	Trouble (38 questions)
	If you are in a gang what happens if you tell a police officer?
	If you admit to an officer that you are in a gang, your name will be entered into a database for ... 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 is the difference (penalty-wise) between injuring or killing someone with a gun?
	Here in Arizona, injuring someone with a gun is considered Aggravated Assault (ARS 13-204.A.2), whic... more »

	Voting (6 questions)
	Where do I go to register to vote?
	You register at your county’s elections department (more »

	When You Turn 18 (111 questions)
	If your under 18 and rape someone older then 18, is it still rape or statuary rape?
	It would be rape. Statutory rape only refers to the victim not... more »

	Work and Employment (28 questions)
	I have gotton in trouble at work. I am suspended for theft of merchantdise and free timing. My question is does my employer have a right to tell my parnets about this event? i know if they contact the authorities my parnets have to know but what about the investigation threw the workforce only?
	In Arizona, employers have the right to investigate a theft, and parents have... more »