Law Offices of Scot Stuart Brower provides you with confidence and peace of mind that your case is in the right hands.
No, a grand jury does not determine someone’s guilt or innocence. Instead, it decides if they are going to indict a person and move forward with a jury trial. Often, the role of the grand jury is to examine the facts of the case and any known available evidence. The...
Being arrested for DUI for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. Many people are unsure what to expect or how the legal process actually works after an arrest. It is also important to remember that an arrest is not the same as a conviction. Every case is...
Learning that you are under criminal investigation can feel scary and confusing. You may not know whether charges are coming, who is involved or what investigators already believe happened. The most important thing to do during this period is to slow down. What you...
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...