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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...
A good number of people who experience workplace discrimination hesitate to respond. They keep their heads down, try to avoid conflict and assume the situation will pass if they just push through it. Some worry about employer retaliation or fear that speaking up could...
There are three general categories for driving distractions. As listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they are: manual distractions, visual distractions and cognitive distractions. Two of these tend to end as soon as the offending activity ends. If...
In Hawaii, parents who separate or divorce must provide their children with a steady source of financial assistance legally known as child support. This court-mandated order is designed to help the children grow up in a secure and stable environment. In this blog, we...
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...
Hawaii’s workplaces have a unique diversity of people of all different races, ethnicities and backgrounds. That doesn’t mean, however, that employees don’t experience discrimination based on one or more characteristics. Federal law protects most employees and those...
When parents who live in Hawaii separate or divorce, they need to work out a custody arrangement. Parents need to set aside their personal feelings to focus on what their children need for their long-term health and happiness. Understanding what the courts require as...
Employment contracts frequently include restrictive covenants. Restrictive covenants are clauses or agreements attached to an employment contract that limit future behavior on the part of the employees. Many people know a bit about noncompete agreements that prevent...
A lot can happen after an accident. A victim may be severely injured and taken to a hospital. Their injuries may require extensive medical procedures and care. They may not be able to work for weeks -- or months -- while they recover from their injuries. Medical...
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...