Being involved in a motor vehicle crash is often a stressful experience. This can seem even worse when you're dealing with extenuating circumstances, such as knowing you've had a few drinks or don't have insurance. For some individuals, the stress of the accident and...
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Driver’s license suspensions in Hawaii
People in Hawaii count on being able to drive around to run errands, get to work and handle other tasks. For some, this isn't possible because their driver's license was suspended. It is a criminal offense to drive while your license is suspended, so you'll have to...
Drugged driving arrests are serious
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...
I’m a nurse. I got a DUI. Help!
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...
Ticketed for handheld cellphone use? You can fight it
You are quite busy at work, and you need to make phone calls when you're on the road. It doesn't always make sense for you to pull over, because it slows you down, and you can't get where you're going as fast as you'd like. Unfortunately, it has been shown that...
Violating speed limits can lead to significant penalties
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...
How do probable cause and reasonable suspicion differ?
In order to be pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving, police officers need to have reasonable suspicion that you're operating the vehicle while you're impaired. This is a much lower standard than the probable cause that's required if you're being arrested for...
Hawaii: Ranking 14th for the worst drivers in the U.S.
Hawaii certainly has its share of poor drivers. You may not want to be grouped into those individuals, but if you decide to drive when drunk, then you could end up facing trouble from the law for your actions.It's no secret that many people think they can drive after...
The difference between a traffic violation and a traffic crime
Those driving on public roads in Hawaii are subject to quite a few rules. From a ban on the manual use of mobile devices at the wheel to rules against racing or driving while under the influence, there are hundreds of statutes intended to guide the decisions of people...
Hawaii police officers try to fight distraction caused by phones
Mobile phones have made life easier for everyone on the islands, as they provide easy access to information and fast communication, which can be particularly beneficial in a moment of crisis or a family emergency. Unfortunately, there is plenty of negative impact to...