In Hawaii, the penalties for drunk driving are significant. Even a first offense is quite serious, with potential consequences including expensive fines, loss of driving privileges and more. If you are facing DUI charges, it is in your interests to take your situation...
Whether you live in Hawaii year ‘round or are visiting as a tourist, if you get behind the wheel to drive on one of the islands, you must adhere to all state traffic laws. If you’re visiting, it’s up to you to research the laws, so that you’re aware of what’s expected...
Whether you live in Hawaii full-time or were just visiting when a police officer pulled you over in a traffic stop, the implications of that event may be both immediate and far-reaching into the future. Perhaps the police officer approached your window and, after...
There are typically three types of people in Hawaii: those who hate tests, those who don’t like tests but tolerate them all the same, and those who actually like taking tests. You might move in and out of different categories depending on the exact circumstances...
When traveling on Oahu or elsewhere, it can be disconcerting to get pulled over in a traffic stop. You never know what a police officer might say as he or she approaches your vehicle. If you merely receive a warning to watch your speed, the officer in question might...
Honolulu may be a vacation destination for some, but it is also a place that many people, you included, call home. Whether you are commuting to work, running errands or out having fun on the weekends, you likely find yourself behind the wheel of your vehicle multiple...
Facing a drunk driving charge means that you're going to have to devote a lot of time, money and energy to addressing the matter. Many people focus on the legal aspects of this type of criminal issue; however, many individuals will also find that there are other...
One of the many misconceptions about drugged driving arrests is that the person has to be under the influence of an illegal substance to get arrested. That simply is not true. Any drug or medication, including those medications legally prescribed to you and/or...
You worked hard to earn your nursing license. All the years of schooling and clinicals were tough to achieve, but you did it and have every right to be proud of your achievements. But, you had one lapse of judgment that could erase all your hard work in one fell...
Honolulu is an amazing location with beautiful views, a fantastic tourist scene and so much more to offer. Unfortunately, with all these amazing things to do, there are also plenty of opportunities for people to drink alcohol. You probably know that a DUI can be...
