If you have been convicted of a crime in Hawaii or even if you were simply arrested, you have a criminal record. Criminal records, in most circumstances, are accessible by the public online or via a background check. This can have a major impact on your job...
Year: 2023
Four reasons to have a criminal defense attorney in your case
The threat of criminal conviction can leave you on edge, unsure of what your future will look like. Even seemingly minor criminal offenses can leave you facing significant penalties, including jail or prison time, fines, and a criminal record that can affect...
Does claiming self-defense really work?
Self-defense has been a popular topic over the last few years, with some high-profile cases using it as a defense to violent crimes, such as murder. Many times, Hawaii residents facing a criminal charge involving a murder want to claim self-defense. While it is...
Child pornography can land you in federal prison
Not all pornography is legal. Specifically, possession of child pornography is a serious offense that can land a person in prison, even if it is that person’s first time being accused of a crime. Under federal law, child pornography includes any image of anyone under...
If small amounts of pot are decriminalized, can it fly now?
As most locals know, our state decriminalized small amounts of marijuana along with medical marijuana. With the recent actions to pardon marijuana offenders at the federal level, many Hawaiians may find themselves wondering if they can fly with pot now. Flying between...