Jason R. BurksAug 30, 20181 min readWhat 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...
Jason R. BurksOct 5, 20171 min readHow 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 27, 20171 min readHow 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...
Jason R. BurksSep 25, 20171 min readI 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...
Jason R. BurksSep 23, 20171 min readI 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 min readWhat 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 19, 20171 min readIs 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...
Jason R. BurksSep 19, 20171 min readSomeone accused me of a crime but they don't have any "evidence". Can I still be arrested?
Jason R. BurksSep 18, 20171 min readThe police didn't read me my rights! Don't they have to dismiss my case?