Year: 2023

If you are pulled over by a police officer here and suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may wonder if you have to take a breathalyzer test. The answer is not simple in Hawaii. Breathalyzer tests Breathalyzer test results are used to...

If you have ever been arrested or charged with a crime in Hawaii, at some point, you will wonder how it affects your future. Hawaii law allows some people to expunge their arrest records, which means removing them from public view and access. Expungement can help you...

Some people, especially minors, do not always practice Internet safety and are easily manipulated. They do not know who to trust, and they might be inclined to give in to pressure brought upon them by others. These people can find themselves the victims of sextortion...

Allegations of any crime could impact your life personally and professionally. This is especially true when faced with charges for a sex crime. Whether you are a resident of Hawaii or a tourist, it is important to understand your defense options. Because the penalties...

White-collar crime charges, such as those pertaining to fraud and embezzlement, can threaten nearly every facet of your life. While they can certainly lead to termination from your job and derail your career, they can also put you at risk of being incarcerated for a...

Any criminal charge in any court in the Hawaiian Islands is a serious legal matter. However, there are many things about federal criminal charges which make them particularly intimidating. Here are a few examples of what makes federal criminal court challenging: The...

If you have been charged with a crime, but the case was dismissed or you were acquitted, you probably want to clear your records to clear your name and protect your reputation. One way to do this is through expungement. Expunging your records means that the arrest and...

Police in Hawaii must have reasonable suspicion to pull you over. Reasonable suspicion means that a police officer has reasonable cause to believe that a crime is in process, has already occurred or is going to occur. But what happens if they ask to search your...

Police in Hawaii must have reasonable suspicion to pull you over. Reasonable suspicion means that a police officer has reasonable cause to believe that a crime is in process, has already occurred or is going to occur. But what happens if they ask to search your...

Money laundering refers to the process of making dirty money appear clean. Suppose a person earns large amounts of money through the illegal sale of drugs. That person cannot walk into a bank and deposit large amounts of cash without any explanation as to the source...