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...

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,...

Presently in Honolulu we are living in an unprecedented time. Since the COVID-19 pandemic came to the forefront here in early March, the...

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...

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...

If you were arrested but not convicted of a criminal offense in Hawaii, you are eligible to have your arrest records expunged. This also ...

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...

Sometimes crazy things happen when you are on vacation. Everyday people who aren't residents of Hawaii get arrested here. Some are a si...

In the United States of America, every person, even those accused of crimes, are presumed innocent. NO ONE is guilty unless and until a ...

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 ...

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...