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I want to buy a vehicle but it has no title and the last registered owner can't be reached. What do i do to get a title under my name?
answered on Jul 25, 2024
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This isn't really a product liability question (the category you chose for the post) - that category is more about injuries from defective products. But that's not important - with the title issue, you could... View More 
Aloha Lawyers, I need assistance with the procedure for serving a summons and complaint in Hawaii, particularly to the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Department of Human Services, Employee Claim Division. Rule 4(d)(5) mentions serving the state and delivering copies to the... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Hawaii, when serving a summons and complaint to state departments like the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) or the Department of Human Services (DHS), Rule 4(d)(5) of the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure outlines the proper procedure. According to the rule, you need to serve... View More
Aloha Lawyers, thank you for your generosity and time. I am seeking assistance with the procedure for serving a summons and complaint in Hawaii, specifically to the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Department of Human Services, Employee Claim Division. The rule 4 (d) (5)... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
To serve a summons and complaint to the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) in Hawaii, you must follow the process outlined under Rule 4(d)(5) of the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure. This rule requires you to serve the complaint and... View More
I have a sub-250 gram drone that I plan to use for filming for fun in Hawaii. What are the local and state laws regarding the operation of such drones, specifically concerning recreational use?
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Flying your sub-250 gram drone recreationally in Hawaii is subject to both federal and state regulations. According to federal law, drones weighing less than 250 grams (0.55 pounds) are exempt from FAA registration. citeturn0search2 However, you must still adhere to operational guidelines,... View More
As a former employee with knowledge of many Department of Transportation violations, can I collect part of a fine for reporting these violations, even if I haven't reported them yet and no fines have been assessed?
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
You cannot collect a portion of a fine for reporting Department of Transportation (DOT) violations unless the fine is actually assessed and the violation leads to enforcement action. Simply knowing about violations doesn't qualify you for a reward unless you actively report them and the... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Yes, denying a reasonable accommodation (RA) request after you've filed an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint could potentially be seen as retaliation, especially if the request is tied to your ability to perform your job. Under the law, employers are prohibited from retaliating... View More
I am inquiring about the legal authority of a federal court in a new jurisdiction to modify the original conditions of supervised release for an individual who has transferred jurisdictions, without any evidence or allegations of a violation. Specifically, what powers does the new court have under... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
When you transfer to a new federal jurisdiction while on supervised release, the receiving court gains significant authority under 18 U.S.C. § 3605, which transfers "all powers" previously held by the original court. This includes the power to modify your release conditions even without... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2024
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It could depend on the program, their rules, applicable laws, and the conduct and circumstances that led to expulsion from the program. Good luck
answered on Jun 25, 2022
An open outdoor fire or open burning emits pollutants directly into the air and includes agricultural, residential, and prescribed burning. The rules regulating open burning are Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Section 11-60.1 Subchapter 3. Generally open burning is prohibited with a few... 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
As I was leaving the parking lot, I hit a broken handicap sign which was protruding approximately 6 inches from the pavement which I did not see.
answered on Nov 10, 2021
Aloha, I would try to reach out to the entity upon whose premises your vehicle was damaged. For relatively small claims, such as a tire, the National Park Service, for example, will require you to complete a form asking for details if the incident. Typically, these kinds of claims are usually... View More
We are both suing the Hawaii Department of Human Services and some of its employees in federal court. He wants to give opening and closing statements and cross examinations but she wants an attorney to do it. We also both have differing litigation strategies. Can we have the best of both worlds and... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2021
I suggest you delete your case reference.
The individuals should both use an attorney, but if for some reason that is not possible, Federal Courts allow pro se appearances. You may, if applicable, want to fill out the forms to proceed in forma pauperis, which waives most fees.
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