What Are Your Rights When Stopped? Your rights when stopped by the police can vary based on whether you are in your vehicle or walking: If Stopped in Your Car Suppose police stop you while in your car. You have…
What Could Lead to False Accusations? False accusations happen in many situations and can even start from a simple misunderstanding. They occur in one or more of the following scenarios: Mistaken Identity When a witness or the alleged victim of…
Many are quick to assume that alimony is awarded all the time. However, this is not true in the state of Hawaii. Unless divorcing spouses agree, or there is a considerable wage difference between the spouses, alimony may not consistently…
What are Restraining Orders? The court system issues temporary restraining orders (TRO) in Hawaii to protect someone who has allegations of harassment or abuse. TROs are designed to prohibit the accused attacker from contacting the alleged victim, remove the accused…
Levels of Crimes in Hawaii In Hawaii, crimes are categorized based on the seriousness of the crimes and any potential penalties. If you are arrested in Hawaii, you will be charged with a felony or a misdemeanor. Felonies A felony…