Traffic and criminal laws vary substantially from state to state. However, all 50 states and the District of Columbia agree that driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol shouldn't be legal. For adults ages 21 or older in Hawaii, having a blood alcohol...
Aggressive Defense Against DUI And Traffic Charges
Year: 2017
The basics of ignition interlocks
In Hawaii, motorists convicted of drunk driving have the option of having an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicles. These devices will allow the motorist to be able to operate their vehicles during the period that their licenses are suspended, provided...
DUI checkpoints in Hawaii
Law enforcement has many different tactics that they can use to try to spot drunk drivers in Honolulu. The city increases the officers that it has on patrol during noteworthy events, hoping that they can catch drivers before they cause a serious accident. Sobriety...
3 things to know about DUI in Hawaii
Many Hawaii motorists know that the state takes an extremely aggressive stance against impaired driving. The city of Honolulu has a large number of law enforcement officers looking for drunk drivers every single day.Whether you are visiting the city or live somewhere...
Should I fight a traffic ticket?
After you receive a traffic ticket, you have two primary options. You may usually either pay the fines and accept the marks on your record, or you can fight the ticket. While some people might not think a traffic ticket warrants mounting a legal defense, others would...
There is more than one type of reckless driving
Reckless driving is every bit as serious as it sounds. There are two primary reasons for this:When you act in a reckless manner it increases the likelihood of an accidentThe penalties for reckless driving can be serious, including a heavy fine and the loss of...
Do you know the 3 standardized field sobriety tests?
There could come a point when you are pulled over by a law enforcement officer for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.Even if you are 100 percent sober, it's possible that the officer will want to conduct a few tests to determine if you are drunk. The...
The consequences of DUI in Hawaii
Residents and visitors to Hawaii need to understand how serious it is to be charged with a DUI. Legislators are constantly enhancing the penalties for a conviction, making it essential to fight each charge that you receive.Below, we wanted to discuss some of the...
The basics of ignition interlocks
In Hawaii, motorists convicted of drunk driving have the option of having an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicles. These devices will allow the motorist to be able to operate their vehicles during the period that their licenses are suspended, provided...
3 things to know about DUI in Hawaii
Many Hawaii motorists know that the state takes an extremely aggressive stance against impaired driving. The city of Honolulu has a large number of law enforcement officers looking for drunk drivers every single day.Whether you are visiting the city or live somewhere...