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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...
Whatever the criminal charges against you, you may eventually be asked to consider a plea agreement. While the vast majority of criminal cases in this country are settled through some form of plea deal, you need to think long and hard about it before you accept one. A...
Don’t assume that failing a breath test means you are definitely going to be convicted on drunk driving charges. Some people do make this assumption, and it can cause a lot of problems. The breath test absolutely does not guarantee a conviction, as the test itself can...
Over the last few decades, analysis of DNA evidence has led to overturned criminal convictions. There have been hundreds of these cases. The DNA evidence shows that the person who was convicted wasn’t actually the one who committed the crime. They may already have...
For the police to arrest and charge a driver for drunk driving, they need probable cause to prove that the driver is violating traffic laws. To do this, the police can gather evidence. For example, if the police notice an open alcohol bottle in a car, that may be...
Every individual has a different personal limit for alcohol consumption. Some people can enjoy multiple drinks because of a heavy overall body weight, a fast metabolism and a relatively high alcohol tolerance. Others may need to wait a few hours to drive home after...
If someone is suspected of drunk driving, the police may perform a traffic stop. The police can use several tactics to investigate a driver of inebriation, typically starting with questions. Officers can also use field sobriety tests to investigate drivers. These...
Since Hawaii is considered a liberal state, many residents and visitors assume they can possess and use cannabis without consequence. Although the state does not have extremely harsh marijuana laws, the substance is not entirely legal. Users of the drug should realize...
For teenagers, obtaining a driver's license is often a rite of passage that marks their proximity to adulthood. For adults, having a driver's license is often a basic requirement of everyday life. There are many employers who expect new hires to have their own...
If a person feels threatened in some way, they might issue a restraining order. A restraining order — sometimes called an order of protection or protective order — is a tool that victims use to protect themselves from perpetrators. It orders abusers to stay away from...