Questions answered by Steven Hideki Nakano

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I'm going to be 18 next year and my girlfriend is going to be 15, is it illegal?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 19, 2015

This question in many forms comes up quite regularly on AVVO. It is NOT illegal to be boyfriend and girlfriend at your ages. It is illegal in the...

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I had installed a Interlock Device on my car to drive. They charge $25 fine incase i miss the appointment in california.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 19, 2015

You are not likely to get any attorney to file a class action for you for a$25 late fee, no matter what you call it. You should write the...

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Would I be able to leave and come back from Mexico for vacation with a misdameanor warrant?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 19, 2015

You should take care of the petty theft warrant before going to Mexico. You can likely take care of the entire case before leaving for Mexico. ...

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I was placed on DUI probation on 10/15/2012 for 3 years, it's 10/16/2015 now what?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

It is just soooooo anti-climactic, isn't it? So, you are off of probation. You can drive with a valid license and insurance and less than 0.08%...

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What's the legal authority that nonresident DUI defendants can take online DUI classes?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

The Judge can order the completion of a 3 month First Offender Program to be completed out of state or on-line to satisfy the probation...

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My little sister was caught shoplifting at Walmart and was cited out by loss prevention the police wasn't called but LP gave her

Steven's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

You need to contact a criminal defense attorney in your area and show him or her a copy of the "citation." The attorney can call the "issuing"...

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Our daughter was caught shoplifting at 17. We have to report to court soon, do both parents have to be present? She is now 18.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

This is such a personal decision and a difficult one. How do you "show" respect and "teach" responsibility? How do you "demonstrate support" for a...

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My husband had his 2nd DUI in 1995 in Ventura county. He served time paid fines and attended DUI classes which he never complet

Steven's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

The California DMV does not recognize any on-line program. And, the California DMV will not waive the requirement for because of time past. You...

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I was charged with possesion of stolen property i didn't know was stolen. What defence could I use for these charges.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 09, 2015

Having a prison priors does not help your situation. Not knowing that the property was stolen is a defense. However, many people whom I've...

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I have two pending petty thefts and a battery charge. Is it possible for me to go to jail?!

Steven's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

That being the case, you should begin by asking yourself, why am I now facing 2 petty theft charges and a battery charge. What is going on in my...

Steven Hideki Nakano's Answers (1349)

I'm going to be 18 next year and my girlfriend is going to be 15, is it illegal?

I had installed a Interlock Device on my car to drive. They charge $25 fine incase i miss the appointment in california.

Would I be able to leave and come back from Mexico for vacation with a misdameanor warrant?

I was placed on DUI probation on 10/15/2012 for 3 years, it's 10/16/2015 now what?

What's the legal authority that nonresident DUI defendants can take online DUI classes?

My little sister was caught shoplifting at Walmart and was cited out by loss prevention the police wasn't called but LP gave her

Our daughter was caught shoplifting at 17. We have to report to court soon, do both parents have to be present? She is now 18.

My husband had his 2nd DUI in 1995 in Ventura county. He served time paid fines and attended DUI classes which he never complet

I was charged with possesion of stolen property i didn't know was stolen. What defence could I use for these charges.

I have two pending petty thefts and a battery charge. Is it possible for me to go to jail?!