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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Hawaii on
Q: I was arrested and charged with UCPV bail set$12,000 I didn’t steal vehicle it was given to me as a gift by a friend

How can I get charges dismissed

Mark Simonds
Mark Simonds
answered on Sep 24, 2023

There are situations in life where an attorney is not a luxury, but a necessity. This is one of those times as Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle in Hawaii is a serious felony. Based on your question you may have a potential defense (Lack of intent) that may be worthwhile to discuss with... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Employment Discrimination for Hawaii on
Q: Access to justice room court forms

Employment retaliation discrimination against my religious beliefs. Plot and planned to terminate my employment by misrepresenting the truth and this month makes a year since I got injured on the job, then all that " premeditation " criminal behavior has been endlessly damaging my mental... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Hawaii on
Q: I was harassed, threatened and ultimately falsely accused of shoplifting, seeking legal action against the supermarket.

I was involved in an altercation in a parking lot where I was harassed and threatened to fight by supermarket employees, who, as I drove off, told the police that they would like to press charges against me. I was then pulled over and detained by the police, and finally let go. However, after I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Divorce and Family Law for Hawaii on
Q: I am 66 years old, unmarried and residing for 8 years with a controling man who I depend on financially. I need $ to esc

In response to his proposal of marrige ,I gave up my business, friends, vocational license, all because he asked me to. When asked why I wasn't introduced to family and friends. He asked me to wait for his dad to pass. Eight lonely isolated years of empty promises later, he tells me... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 22, 2023

A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your difficult situation. Personal injury and general civil litigation attorneys (the chosen categories here) are not really versed in these issues. You could try reposting under Divorce, and if... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Elder Law, Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Hawaii on
Q: Wow, I am the executor of a trust of a client who needed management for a home in San Diego. Joe Carta, he forged lease,

It’s bigger then just the property its like how many people has he bulldozes his way in

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Banking, Business Formation and Business Law for Hawaii on
Q: Can your bank put a hold on your account and then ask questions like why you're spending so much on certain things

I've been a member of Time Bank for over 5 years. I recently received a large deposit from social Security. My bank has since put a hold on my account. Locked me out of my account away from my money and now they're asking me to verify why I spent so much money at Southwest Airlines or... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Hawaii on
Q: NEED HELP WITH WRITING A CONFERENCE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO L.R. 16.2(b) for a case i have coming up

its a discrimination case against a Corporation, on the basis of national origin, in violation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1866

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Hawaii on
Q: Can a landlord evict a tenant cause they declined payments for back rent from a rental assistance program

Landlord sent a letter saying that we need to vacate apartment cause the rental assistance program takes too long to pay rent. Program approved assistance but landlord declined to participate in assistance program. Now landlord is evicting us but letter is dated 2 weeks before being certified when... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Business Law and Civil Rights for Hawaii on
Q: Can my employer which is a corporation be admin. dissolved or dissolve the company after I filed a lawsuit on them?
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Aug 26, 2023

Was your "employer which is a corporation [ ] admin. dissolved or dissolve the company after [you] filed a lawsuit on them?" Are you preparing or reacting? How it is dissolved makes a difference. To answer your question, yes. What you need to do depends on the situation.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Hawaii on
Q: Can an HOA in Hawaii pass new CCR’s to prevent the subdivision of land that was allowed by the county.

Existing 7 lot subdivision with 4 lots built on. The original developer kept on large lot planning to subdivide in phase II. Newly created lots would be similar size about 5 acres. HOA recently added a new CCR stating no lot could be subdivided.

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answered on Aug 24, 2023

In Hawaii, homeowners associations (HOAs) generally have the authority to establish and enforce certain rules and restrictions through their covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CCRs). However, whether an HOA can pass new CCRs to prevent the subdivision of land that was previously allowed by... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Hawaii on
Q: I already get 1000 dollars deducted automatically every month and write another check for 600 to my ex am I paying too

Much to my ex wife or is she taking advantage of me bc of not knowing my rights and also being threaten from her claiming to take all my work retirement and military as well

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 29, 2023

A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could repost this and add "Divorce" as a category. Don't include personal information. Some questions do go unanswered on this forum, but you'd have better chances of a response with the added category. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Hawaii on
Q: Can my husband with out my permission use video recordings of me acting out after he provoked me into getting fired up
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answered on Aug 16, 2023

In Hawaii, as in many states, the use of video recordings without consent can be a complex legal issue. While laws can vary, generally speaking, recording someone without their consent in situations where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy may raise legal concerns.

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Collections for Hawaii on
Q: Bankruptcy Creditor counsel in Hawaii ?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 27, 2023

Check with Martindale Hubbell or Avvo.

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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Hawaii on
Q: I am an employee at a Snap office, and also a snap recipient. another worker abused systems to invade my privacy

I am an employee at a snap office, and also a snap recipient. Another worker abused our federal systems to invade my privacy, which we're taught is a huge no-no. Can I file a lawsuit? They used the federal IEVS system, researched my income, and made printouts. They are now gossiping about my... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 25, 2023

A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You could reach out to local attorneys to try to set up a free initial consult. However, keep in mind that attorneys might not handle something like this on a contingency basis like injury-based cases - that's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Hawaii on
Q: In a Hawaii criminal citation for drinking on the beach, the PO left out the Law section that I committed, is this valid

Hi I was caught drinking at waikiki beach and was given a citation for 3 charges, "Park Rules, Prohibs, & Litter Control". The area for "Section" to the left of it was left blank so I don't know exactly which crime I committed as per Hawaii law. Is this a reason for my... View More

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answered on Jul 12, 2023

if the "Section" area of the citation was left blank, it could potentially be a procedural error. However, whether or not this error alone is sufficient to have your case dismissed would depend on the specific laws and procedures in Hawaii, as well as the discretion of the court handling... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Hawaii on
Q: Should I say YES or NO to the traffic violations on my oath ceremony?

Q: “Since your interview, have you been arrested, cited, charged, indicted, convicted, fined, or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance, including traffic violations?”

I got cited couple months ago for having expired insurance, but when I attended the court date they... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jul 9, 2023

What Oath Ceremony? Citizenship? Police force? Usually traffic citations are not considered crimes that you have to report on taking an oath regarding pending criminal actions. Usually they are infractions, unless it is a DUI or a misdemeanor. I really cannot say without knowing what kind of... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Trademark and Intellectual Property for Hawaii on
Q: is splash bag trademarked?
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answered on Aug 6, 2023

To determine if "Splash Bag" is trademarked, you should conduct a thorough search of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database or other relevant sources to check for existing registrations or pending applications for the term "Splash Bag." This search will... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Internet Law and Libel & Slander for Hawaii on
Q: My ex's brother is clinically insane, obsessed with me (cause he finds me a threat) and threatens to ruin my life by con

My ex's brother is clinically insane, obsessed with me (cause he finds me a threat) and threatens to ruin my life by contacting my work, landlord, other ex's, etc.

The most recent incident resulted in the brother being flown back to the mainland with his parents.

I live... View More

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Jul 5, 2023

Note that I am not an Hawaii attorney. Based on your narrative, it sounds like you likely have grounds for a protection order (assuming HI has anti-stalking protection orders). However, barring your stalker from an island is going to depend on facts that you have not shared. In Ohio, for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Real Estate Law for Hawaii on
Q: Vaca condo Hi. Husband funds earned prior marriage; closed yr after wed ;broke even 8yrs ;separate property; yes???

used husbands funds earned prior to marriage, & condo broke even & wife never given interest in condo ;& due to wife’s massive medical debt put Hi. condo tenants by Entirety , but in Hi title not determined by title; husband’s separate property? Yes???wife filed legal separation in... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 13, 2023

A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Some questions remain unanswered on this forum, but you wanted to try reposting, you could add Divorce and Real Estate as categories. This doesn't look like an insurance bad faith matter - and it may have... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Hawaii on
Q: If I have split custody of my Son and don’t want him receiving vaccines how does that work in Hawaii

Me and mother disagree on vaccines and share legal custody 50/50. She has full physical custody.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 16, 2023

You theoretically can ask the court that issued your custody order to give you the exclusive right to make the decision about vaccinations, or all non-emergency medical decisions, for your child.

But you will need to produce some pretty compelling medical evidence that your child has some...
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