My boyfriend is 17. im 16. hes going to be a legal adult before me. will it be illegal for us to stay together? we have been tog

In Arizona, it is legal to have consensual sex so long as both parties are at least 15 years old and the age gap between them is no greater than 24...

I just turned 17. Will I get a misdemeanor for acknowledging a plan of shoplifting $250 worth of cigarettes?

Unless you were interviewed by police, it is unlikely that you will be charged. If police do contact you, you should NOT make a statement to them...

Do you have to make a complete stop when pulling out of a circle k?

It depends on whether there was a stop sign. In Arizona, if you exit a private drive onto a public roadway and there is no stop sign entering the...

The standard for proving the crime of Furnishing Harmful Materials to a Minor is that one knows the nature and quality of the material and is...

Can I insist on judicial system/prosecutor to bring theft charges against someone

Ultimately, the prosecutor has sole discretion over whether to file criminal charges against someone. They must have some good reason to believe...

The age difference is an important consideration, but the numeric age is not sufficient to answer the question. IF the younger of the two is AT...

Arizona has undesignated felonies, which are the substantive equivalent of the California "wobbler." Only class 6 felonies can be undesignated. If...

What are the laws for probable cause or reasonable suspicion in Az? Possibly wrongful detainment.

One can sue the police for damages suffered as a result of an illegal arrest, but it can be a very challenging suit to win. The fact that the...

Does an inmate get released from jail in arizona after having a stroke while incarcerated

There are many factors that are considered when a judge decides a Defendant's bond amount and release conditions. Your friend's lawyer may be able...

My husband and I are on felony probation for drug charge in Az. We both violated and our PO says we can't stay together. Why?

Common law marriage is not recognized in Arizona. Unless you went through the formal process to get married, the court will consider you boyfriend...