2 times in one day in custody detectives came and first one I told I never got my miranda rights read to me. she pulled out a paper with 3 check boxes 1. want to discuss the case I (*checked NO). 2 I don't remember but checked no. 3 was I want a lawyer(*checked YES) then initial she told me... View More 
answered on Nov 28, 2023
What you did was assert your rights under the United States Constitution and the Hawaii State Constitution. Assertion of your rights does not constitute a statement, and, in a trial, that assertion cannot be used against you as evidence of guilt.
Typically, if you are advised of your... View More
A TRO is in place on one property for 2 family members my father and his son the judge ordered both families to stay in their living areas one family has the front and the other family take the back. Both families share one common area for driving and that leads to front and back of house. The... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2021
I am so sorry what your ohana is going through, especially around the holidays. Your father relied on the representation of a government official, to his detriment. If he is charged with a violation of the Order for Protection, he may have a defense if the offense was; 1) de minimis; or 2) he did... View More
The Detective said there was a cliche with my system. We contacted tech support and they said it's not a cliche. Due to an increase in hacking of our system we filed a 2nd report. Without contacting us and only looking at the evidence we summited in our report. The investigator has... View More
Youngest brother was not a U.S. citizen and he was in a Federal Prison for less than a year prior to his deportation.
answered on Sep 26, 2019
He would need permission from the federal government. You can apply
answered on Sep 1, 2018
A federal crime is one enumerated in the federal statutes. Some crimes can be both state and federal
answered on Jun 29, 2018
Do you have an attorney regarding this plea? Many factors are involved including the exact wording of the plea agreement.
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