Criminal Defense

Any criminal charge in any court in the Hawaiian Islands is a serious legal matter. However, there are many things about federal criminal charges which make them particularly intimidating. Here are a few examples of what makes federal criminal court challenging: The...

If you have been charged with a crime, but the case was dismissed or you were acquitted, you probably want to clear your records to clear your name and protect your reputation. One way to do this is through expungement. Expunging your records means that the arrest and...

Police in Hawaii must have reasonable suspicion to pull you over. Reasonable suspicion means that a police officer has reasonable cause to believe that a crime is in process, has already occurred or is going to occur. But what happens if they ask to search your...

Police in Hawaii must have reasonable suspicion to pull you over. Reasonable suspicion means that a police officer has reasonable cause to believe that a crime is in process, has already occurred or is going to occur. But what happens if they ask to search your...

Money laundering refers to the process of making dirty money appear clean. Suppose a person earns large amounts of money through the illegal sale of drugs. That person cannot walk into a bank and deposit large amounts of cash without any explanation as to the source...

If you have been convicted of a crime in Hawaii or even if you were simply arrested, you have a criminal record. Criminal records, in most circumstances, are accessible by the public online or via a background check. This can have a major impact on your job...

The threat of criminal conviction can leave you on edge, unsure of what your future will look like. Even seemingly minor criminal offenses can leave you facing significant penalties, including jail or prison time, fines, and a criminal record that can affect...

Self-defense has been a popular topic over the last few years, with some high-profile cases using it as a defense to violent crimes, such as murder. Many times, Hawaii residents facing a criminal charge involving a murder want to claim self-defense. While it is...

Not all pornography is legal. Specifically, possession of child pornography is a serious offense that can land a person in prison, even if it is that person’s first time being accused of a crime. Under federal law, child pornography includes any image of anyone under...

As most locals know, our state decriminalized small amounts of marijuana along with medical marijuana. With the recent actions to pardon marijuana offenders at the federal level, many Hawaiians may find themselves wondering if they can fly with pot now. Flying between...