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Alcohol intoxication is a concern for anyone who has a few drinks and then needs to drive home. Not only is it unsafe to drive when alcohol is affecting a motorist’s driving ability, it is also illegal for people to operate motor vehicles when their blood alcohol...
If you're pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Hawaii, the police officer may ask you to take a Breathalyzer test. If you refuse, you may face serious consequences. Here's what you need to know about Breathalyzers and DUI laws in Hawaii: Implied consent laws...
Illegal drugs have been a problem in Hawaii for many years, as anyone who was a fan of the original Hawaii Five-O back in the 1960s and 70s can tell you. However, many drugs – both legal and illegal – have gotten far more dangerous. Even drugs already known to be...
No matter the circumstances, resisting an arrest is never a great idea. Besides risking bodily harm, resisting an arrest can complicate your case and lead to additional charges. In fact, resisting arrest in Hawaii amounts to a misdemeanor. If convicted, you can serve...
Some people make the mistake of assuming that a DUI conviction is a given. If you get arrested and fail a field sobriety test, for example, you could be charged. People will assume they have no option but to accept it. But charges and convictions are massively...
If you are under investigation for a crime, the police will look for evidence from wherever they believe they can find it, including on your property. They may demand access to your home, car or any other property to do this. In most situations, the police require a...
Many drunk driving arrests happen when someone has tried to sober up so that they can drive home safely, but they haven't done so properly. They may not even realize that they are impaired, and they may be surprised to find out that their tactics didn't work. To avoid...
Not all criminal charges result in the exact same court proceedings. Some people plead guilty right away, so they only have to enter a plea and then wait for their sentence, while others undergo a full trial because they want to defend themselves against the charges....
When the state wants to charge you with a criminal offense, it needs evidence. In drunk driving or driving under the influence (DUI) cases, chemical breath tests are often crucial evidence for the state. They will rely on the results of these tests to convince judges...
If you face minor criminal charges, you may wonder how much of an issue a conviction would be. After all, almost one-third of adults in the U.S. have a criminal record, so it is practically normal. Society has changed its views on many things. For example, getting a...