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	Arrested (56 questions)
	What if you were watching a fight and then the cops came and everyone ran and you got caught even though you werent fighting and you didnt tell them anything...can you get arrested?
	If the police have probable cause to believe that you were involved in the fight (disturbing the pea... more »

	Banking (5 questions)
	So I can finally get my own bank account?
	Yes, and the choice of checking and savings accounts may be numerous. Learn the rules and restricti... more »

	Bullying (5 questions)
	as a younger child i was kinda popilar with a few kids in scghool but then again i was bullied. even though nobody ever handled my problems i learned 2 get over it until recently... lately ive become REALLY mean. would i be considered a bully and if i am could people press charges against me?
	Arizona has a new law that requires schools to have policies on bullying, harassment and intimidatio... 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 (4 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 (40 questions)
	What is the curfew in Eloy, AZ?
	The curfew is 9:00 p.m. during the school year, and 10:00 p.m. when not in school. Visit the more »

	Drinking (20 questions)
	Whats the worst to happen if i got cought with alcohol?
	This depends on who catches you.  If you are caught by the police, they can give you a citat... more »

	Driving (165 questions)
	A police officer asked to search my car after he checked my ID. I was leaving a skate park lot and was approached by him while I was in the vehicle. I gave permission as I had nothing to hide. What are my rights and should a parent be called?
	The 4th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right of people, including juveniles, to be ... more »

	Emancipation (54 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 »

	Family (213 questions)
	I have a daughter with someone. At the time we were and are not married. We split up after 8 years. Our daughter lives with me 24/7. He does not give me support. He is listed on her birth certificate. I want nothing from him that is why I have never filed offical court papers establishing paternity, support or visitation. I need to know what his rights are in regards to her. Can I keep her from him legally because we receive nothing from him? Can he come over and just try to take her by force with police involvement?
	If his name is on the birth certificate the court will consider him the father, especially if you we... more »

	Guns and Weapons (22 questions)
	I currently own a butterfly knife with a 4 inch blade. I know buttefly knives aren't illegal, but is it illegal for me to carry it at the age of 16?
	Yes. A butterfly knife would be considered a deadly weapon, since it is designed for lethal use (und... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	Does the landlord have obligations as well?
	Yes, the landlord must also comply with the requirements of applicable building codes affecting h... more »

	Illegal Substances (89 questions)
	I was caught with Marijuana by the police. Will my school and job find out that I am guilty of possession of marijuana?
	There is nothing in the law that requires notification of either schools or employers for conviction... more »

	Jury Duty (14 questions)
	Just the fact that I'm 18 makes me eligible for jury duty?
	That’s part of it. You also must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of the jurisdiction in which you ... more »

	Marriage (16 questions)
	Can sexual crimes occur within a marriage?
	Yes. The same laws that apply to sex crimes outside the marriage apply to sex crimes within the mar... more »

	New Laws (14 questions)
	What do I have to show the judge if I want to be emancipated?
	At the hearing it is your responsibility to convince the judge that it is in your best interests to ... more »

	Other (365 questions)
	What offenses are handled by the Indian Court?
	Only misdemeanor criminal offenses in which the defendant is a Native American are handled in tribal... more »

	School (110 questions)
	Is it unconstitutional for teachers to tell me to turn my shirt inside out?
	School authorities can make reasonable rules and regulations controlling student conduct including s... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (29 questions)
	What is sexual contact?
	“Sexual contact” means any direct or indirect touching, fondling or manipulating of any part of the... more »

	Trouble (33 questions)
	I gave my friend my car keys so they could get their things from it. my friend said they left the keys with the car and my car is gone. they said they didn't do anything with the car they just went home after they got their things and left the keys there. can I do anything about my car being gone?
	Report your missing car to the police. ... more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (4 questions)
	Do people ever get in trouble for graffiti?
	Yes. Graffiti is a form of Criminal Damage. (more »

	Violence (86 questions)
	Can a person be arrested for the same crime in different states? Particularly Felonies, how does the system work?
	Most states have special laws that set out the rules defining when a state can prosecute a person fo... more »

	Voting (5 questions)
	Where do I vote?
	You may vote at the polling place in the precinct in which you live. The county elections office es... more »

	When You Turn 18 (107 questions)
	What are some things to consider before opening up a bank account?
	There are several things that you should consider before opening a bank account: I... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	Where can get a workers permit?
	You can apply for a worker's permit at the more »