Jason R. BurksJun 6, 20204 minMy Thoughts on BLM As events have unfolded over the last couple of weeks I have watched and tried to process it all. I watched the senseless killing of a h...
Jason R. BurksApr 22, 20201 minNew COVID-19 Order for Oahu (4/25/2020)Just a quick note to update what is and isn't allowed pursuant to the new Mayor's Order that will go into effect this Saturday, April 25,...
Jason R. BurksApr 19, 20203 minWhat are the COVID-19 rules and what if I break them?Presently in Honolulu we are living in an unprecedented time. Since the COVID-19 pandemic came to the forefront here in early March, the...
Jason R. BurksAug 30, 20181 minWhat is a “speedy trial”?Under the Hawai’i Rules of Penal Procedure and the Constitution you have the right to have your case heard in a timely fashion. Hawai’i p...
Jason R. BurksAug 13, 20181 minHow can I get my court case off the eCourt system?Even if you weren't convicted in your case, the public may still be able so see details of your case and charges online. If your case wa...
Jason R. BurksOct 5, 20171 minHow can I get my record expunged?If you were arrested but not convicted of a criminal offense in Hawaii, you are eligible to have your arrest records expunged. This also ...
Jason R. BurksSep 28, 20171 minHow does bail work?When you are charged with a crime, usually there is a bail amount set. If you do not post bail, you will typically remain in custody at l...
Jason R. BurksSep 25, 20171 minI don't live in Hawai'i but I was arrested there while on Vacation. Do I have to fly back?Sometimes crazy things happen when you are on vacation. Everyday people who aren't residents of Hawaii get arrested here. Some are a si...
Jason R. BurksSep 23, 20171 minI am guilty. Why do I need a lawyer?In the United States of America, every person, even those accused of crimes, are presumed innocent. NO ONE is guilty unless and until a ...
Jason R. BurksSep 21, 20171 minWhat is a "Deferral"?A "Deferral" is a Deferred Acceptance of Guilty or No Contest plea, also known as a DAG or DANC plea. It is a special type of plea which ...
Jason R. BurksSep 20, 20171 minIs there a way to look up my court case online?Yes. There is a publicly accessible service online where you can look up all types of criminal and traffic cases provided the case has al...
Jason R. BurksSep 19, 20171 minSomeone accused me of a crime but they don't have any "evidence". Can I still be arrested?
Jason R. BurksSep 19, 20171 minThe police didn't read me my rights! Don't they have to dismiss my case?