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If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Hawaii for the first time, you’re probably wondering whether there’s room for a second chance or if it can still lead to time in jail and long-term consequences. The answer to this is not...
If you get pulled over for a traffic stop in Hawaii, it is fairly common for police officers to ask you questions. They may simply ask if you know what driving mistake you made or why they pulled you over. If they suspect that you are under the influence of alcohol,...
When the police break the law or violate your constitutional rights while obtaining evidence, it’s something that can affect how your case unfolds. Illegally obtained evidence is generally inadmissible in court, which means it may not be used to support the charges...
Anyone who has watched a police drama is familiar with the line, “You have the right to remain silent.” But Miranda rights are more than just a script; they are about a critical constitutional protection. Understanding when these rights apply and what they cover can...
There are many reasons why people might use physical violence to protect themselves. Perhaps there was an attempted mugging in the parking lot of a restaurant. Maybe one party involved in an argument became unnecessarily aggressive and made physical contact with the...
If you’re facing criminal charges and thinking about the ramifications of a conviction, you probably start with things like financial fines or time in jail. And a conviction certainly can lead to these types of ramifications, along with things like probation, the loss...
In Hawaii, individuals may qualify to clear their criminal records through two separate but related processes: expungement (handled by the state’s Criminal Justice Data Center—CJDC) and court-ordered sealing. Expungement is a process that wipes out an individual’s...
The police will often assume that a breath test is correct. If you take a test and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at 0.09%, for example, they are likely to charge you with impaired driving. But that does not necessarily mean the test is accurate. Do not...
Hawaii has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and is a real draw from spring breakers from all over Big Island and the mainland. Residents realize that tourism fuels the state’s economy, but their youthful exuberance can sometimes create havoc for others....
Driving under the influence (DUI) is illegal in Hawaii. The state also uses the term “Operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant,” or OVUII. This simply indicates that alcohol is not the only cause of impairment and a person doesn’t necessarily need to...