When you’re under investigation for criminal wrongdoing, it can feel like law enforcement is bearing down on you to the point that you don’t have any rights. But regardless of how the police act during a criminal investigation, you have legal protections meant to...
Fraud is a common white-collar crime. For a Hawaii businessperson, along with the significant penalties that come with a fraud conviction, a fraud charge can end your career. The general definition of fraud is deceiving or lying to someone for financial or personal...
No one wants a criminal record; however, residents in Hawaii may find themselves faced with an arrest and conviction record that continues to follow them and impact different areas of their life. Removing your criminal history from the equation could aid in employment...
If you are accused of participating in or leading a Ponzi scheme, you could face significant penalties. This type of offense is known as a white-collar crime and can result in criminal charges. Ponzi scheme overview A Ponzi scheme attracts investors with a promise of...
A white-collar crime accusation or charge can impact your life in many ways. Because white-collar crime is different from many everyday violent crimes we often hear about, you may not believe a white-collar crime charge should be taken as seriously, but that is not...
Whether it is in a news story or the plot of a movie, society is well acquainted with the severity and frequency of sex crimes occurring across all demographics. In Hawaii, like all states, sex crimes are treated seriously not only because of the crime itself but...
We have all heard the line “you have the right to remain silent.” As many of our readers in Hawaii might know, this is supposed to be stated by law enforcement officers to criminal suspects as part of the “Miranda Rights” – a warning that, if suspects do not remain...
Your past, good or bad, has the tendency to impact your present and future. While your past accomplishments could help you with your career and advancements in life, a prior criminal record could impede or prevent your professional and educational objectives. Because...
When police ask you to show your identification, what do you do? Do you have to comply? The answer depends on why you are interacting with the police. Consensual police encounters If a police officer casually approaches you and engages with you in a consensual...
A white-collar crime charge can threaten your future in more ways than one. If convicted, you could face extensive incarceration, irreparable harm to your career and reputation, and penalties that leave on the precipice of financial ruin. To avoid those outcomes, you...