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Speak Up - Questions and Answers are grouped into key areas of the law. Follow the links below to see Q & As  in these topics:

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	Arrested (70 questions)
	Can I be charged with possession of stolen property if a actually bought it?
	You could be mistakenly charged for theft if you honestly had no idea that you possessed stolen prop... more »

	Banking (5 questions)
	How old do you have to be in Arizona to have your own bank account?
	Normally you have to be 18 years old to open bank accounts, enter into contracts o... more »

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

	Contracts (5 questions)
	Who can make a contract?
	You can. . . when you're 18 years old. And you'll find plenty of opportunities for such things a... more »

	Credit (5 questions)
	What is a credit report?
	A credit report is a summary of what debts you owe and a history of how promptly you have paid of... more »

	Curfew (46 questions)
	What is the curfew in Ahwatukee?
	Ahwatukee is located within the city of Phoenix. Phoenix city curfew is 10 pm for kids under 16, and... more »

	Drinking (27 questions)
	Whats the intoxication level for AZ.
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	Driving (197 questions)
	Will a moving violation from another state show up on an Arizona driving record?
	There is an Agreement among all the states called the Interstate Compact which allows them to share ... more »

	Emancipation (89 questions)
	Where can I get information about birth certificates?
	How to Get a Birth Certificatemore »

	Family (234 questions)
	how old does the child have to be,before he/she can choose which parent he/she wants to live with?
	According to more »

	Guns and Weapons (26 questions)
	What due process rights need to be followed if someone brought a knife to school for a juvenile?
	There are two ways a student can be disciplined for bringing a knife to school. Both must give the s... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	Must a lease be written to be enforceable?
	A rental agreement can be either written or oral (more »

	Illegal Substances (93 questions)
	how do we convince someone to stop using drugs?
	Having a friend or loved one who uses drugs is tough... trying to figure out how to talk to them ... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	Once I have responded and appeared for jury service... what's next?
	Once you are in the jury assembly room, names are chosen at random from those who have appeared for ... 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 »

	New Laws (15 questions)
	Where do I apply to be emancipated in Arizona?
	Your request [petition] to be emancipated must be filed in the more »

	Other (408 questions)
	I was caught with ecstasy what is the worst that could happen?
	If you were to possess ecstasy for personal use, meaning you did not... more »

	School (120 questions)
	Is it okay for me to include references to God and the Bible in reports I write at school?
	This is an issue you should discuss with your teacher in reference to the assignment that you are co... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (34 questions)
	Is it illegal to have sexual conduct with a dog?
	In the 2006 legislative session a bill was introduced and passed into law: Senate Bill 1160 outlaws ... more »

	Trouble (38 questions)
	Are there special laws that apply to people 18 or over who sell drugs to people under 18?
	Yes. The law says a person who sells, gives, or offers any prohibited substance to a minor is guilty... more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (9 questions)
	Some friends and I paintballed at some houses where construction was stopped half-way through, and the Land was bought out for commerical real estate I believe. The Houses are going to be torn down sometime I am pretty sure. Have I committed Vandilism?
	Take a look at A.R.S. § 13-... more »

	Violence (87 questions)
	If a man 35 years old touches/fondles a girl 17 years old, what punishment could he get?
	Sexual abuse is a very serious crime. It is a class 5 felony which is punishable by up to 2 years in... 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)
	Why would a judge excuse some people - and not others?
	Judges have the right to excuse prospective jurors from serving on a particular jury for a variet... more »

	Work and Employment (28 questions)
	What do you have to do to become a Judge?
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