Criminal Defense

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...

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...

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...

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...