An Oahu Office That Addresses The Needs Of The Accused
Maybe you just got a little rowdy while you were on vacation, or maybe you just lost your temper somewhere and made a few obscene comments toward someone in a bar. Whatever the situation, you certainly didn’t expect to be charged with a crime, but you’ve been slapped...
There are multiple types of evidence that contribute to the state's case against you when you face driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Hawaii. Although someone's behavior at the wheel and their performance on a field sobriety test may contribute to the...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges come with a whole host of consequences for the person accused. A conviction might mean prison time and thousands of dollars in fines. Additionally, drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking or using drugs will typically...
There are thousands of immigrants living in Hawaii, many of whom would like to stay in the United States. Whether you currently have a visa or a green card, your goal may be citizenship or to live the rest of your life in the country. Most immigrants understand that...
People tend to assume that those accused of drug-related criminal offenses have a substance abuse problem involving a prohibited or banned substance. Heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine could easily lead to drug charges if someone gets caught while in possession of or...
Drivers in Hawaii know that it is illegal to get behind the wheel when they have had too much to drink. Driver's education and public awareness efforts have made such information ubiquitous. However, driving under the influence (DUI) charges remain some of the most...
Every criminal charge in Hawaii carries different penalties, ranging from fines to jail time and community service and probation. Many people fixate so completely on jail and other criminal penalties that they fail to consider the secondary consequences of the...
Traffic citations or tickets are essentially accusations of misconduct. The police officer who issued the ticket effectively uses the citation to accuse you of violating Hawaii's traffic laws. The penalty for most traffic infractions will be a financial fine. When you...
When you’re arrested, you need to know that you have rights to protect from that point forward. You need to be quiet, not say anything that could harm your case and consider getting legal support. After you’re arrested, you can expect four things to happen. Here is...