Why your blood or breath test cannot be used against you (if you took the test before last Friday) On Friday, April 21, 2017, the Hawaii Supreme Court issued another opinion confirming its views that consent to take a breath or blood test must be knowingly and voluntarily given in State v. Scalera, SCWC-14-00001060. This […]
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Why should I worry about an appeal?
Why should I worry about an appeal if I just got arrested? Unfortunately, there are a lot of attorneys who will charge you a very low fee but will not do anything to prepare for your case. Many people are attracted to those lower priced attorneys because a DUI charge is expensive and unexpected. However, […]
The DUI OVUII Complaint / Charge
All DUI’s / OVUII’s are charged through a written complaint. You will receive a written complaint at your arraignment. This is a very important document in that it notifies you of the charge against you. The Hawaii Supreme Court has, historically, taken this requirement very seriously. They have held that it must state all elements […]
