DUI

It can be incredibly intimidating to see the flashing lights of a police vehicle in your rearview window. Once you pull over, you know that you will have to speak with the officer, perhaps submit to field sobriety tests and maybe take a breath test. If the officer...

If you see the flashing lights of a police vehicle in your rearview mirror, you understand that the officer is trying to pull you over. There is a reason for this, and it may be because he or she suspects you of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol....

Drunk driving can come with a range of penalties that can impact the rest of a person’s life. A driver convicted of this type of criminal offense could find himself or herself facing consequences that may include time behind bars, expensive fines and much more. It...

Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious criminal offense. If convicted of this type of crime, you could face penalties that may include loss of your driving privileges, time behind bars, expensive fines and more. Whether it is your first...

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...