Getting pulled over by the police can be a stressful situation, especially if you are unsure of your rights. In Hawaii, there are specific laws and regulations regarding what information you must provide and what questions you are obligated to answer. Providing...
If you want to give yourself leverage during negotiations with prosecutors, or if you want to position yourself for successful litigation, then you have to have a command of the facts and an understanding of the weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. There are several...
If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, then your primary concern is probably whether you’re going to go to jail or prison. That’s a legitimate worry, especially since it can devastate your career and your personal life. But the answer to the question isn’t as...
When you’re accused of a crime, investigators and prosecutors are doing everything they can to pin the crime on you. This includes gathering physical evidence, securing witness testimony, and even relying upon experts to build their case. While you’ll need to fight...
When you’re under investigation for a criminal offense, the police will do everything in their power to gather evidence that makes you look guilty. While they’ll talk to witnesses and try to interview you, they’ll also work to seize physical evidence. Generally, the...
Hawaii, like all states, has a registry of all resident sex offenders, and this registry is available to the public. This came about in the 1990s, after a series of high-profile violent crimes involving repeat offenders who did terrible things to children. The public...
Expungement serves as a legal lifeline for individuals in Hawaii seeking to erase certain arrests and convictions from their records, paving the way for fresh opportunities in employment, housing and beyond. However, the first step to starting this new life,...
If you have heard of someone getting in trouble with the law or have been there yourself, you might have heard about felonies and misdemeanors. But what exactly are they? How are they different in Hawaii? Let’s break it down. The big stuff: felonies Felonies are the...
An arrest can upend life as you know it. You could find yourself behind bars, even if only temporarily, and the news of the event can negatively impact your employment and your relationships with your loved ones. But at the time of your arrest and the minutes, hours,...
The ramifications of a white-collar crime conviction, such as one pertaining to fraud or embezzlement, can be devastating. If prosecutors have their way, your conviction will hit you with a lengthy prison sentence, financially devastating fines and restitution, and...