Unfortunately, all sorts of crimes, including white-collar crimes, exist all over the United States. White-collar crimes are different from other types of crimes and the nature of that particular type of crime and the impact that they have on society in Hawaii is...
Often when people think about criminals or crimes in Hawaii, they do not picture people who appear to be successful in business. They may think about drug crimes, assaults, murders and other types of crimes. However, people also can commit what are referred to as...
As any business owner or manager in Hawaii knows, contracts are what keep your business running. You need contracts for almost every aspect of running your business, and having solid, strong contracts is what keeps your business running smoothly. Negotiating any type...
An arrest record can cause long-term problems in Hawaii. While people who have served their debt to society and tried to move on might hope that their record does not negatively impact them in their goals and endeavors, they might still face obstacles because of it....
There are many different kinds of drugs that people use in Hawaii. Different drugs have different affects on the body and mind. Also, some drugs are used to treat various medical issues and others have no medical purposes and are simply used to alter people’s states...
A Honolulu TV channel recently completed a study that showed a noticeable increase in violent crime on Oahu. The TV investigators used data from the Honolulu Police Department to measure the number of murders, aggravated assault, sex assaults and robberies in 2022 and...
Homicide and murder charges are some of the most serious criminal charges a person can face. There are several types of criminal homicide charges in Hawaii, each with their own set of consequences. First-degree murder First-degree murder in Hawaii is a Class A felony...
Money laundering schemes in Hawaii can be very complex and sometimes rope in people who never imagined they would be part of a criminal enterprise. Sometimes, either for pay or as a favor for a friend, you might move money on their behalf. Doing so, however, can label...
The definition of asset forfeiture is the process when the government seizes property that is allegedly connected to some crime. It originally emerged to fight the drug war; however, it has become much more prevalent over the last several years, accompanied by...
No one wants to become the subject of a criminal investigation. It’s a terrifying prospect and a confusing world to most people. Most everyone is familiar with the term “search warrant” but what does it really mean? What authority does it give law enforcement officers...