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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Hawaii on
Q: Is it TRUE that in Hawaii, there is a law that requires citizens to own and maintain a boat or face fines?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 11, 2015

Ask the people in government about this, probably code enforcement.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Hawaii on
Q: Is it against the law to take photographs of a minor in a public space without consent
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 26, 2015

Probably not.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Hawaii on
Q: What does stipulation for protective order re discovery to help rule 16 (e) (4) mean?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 25, 2015

Do you really expect an answer to this without providing all of the facts? A stipulation is an agreement between parties in a lawsuit. It appears that the parties have agreed to a protective order, concerning discovery. Look up the rule.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Hawaii on
Q: What are the laws and statues of misleading and false advertising?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 13, 2015

This is a very general question. Too general to answer in the abstract. A local lawyer can advise based on your specific concerns.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Hawaii on
Q: What kind of attorney do I seek for misleading and false advertising?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 12, 2015

Any attorney with experience in this area. There is most likely a government agency that you can make a complaint with about this. The state attorney general or solicitor general might be able to point you in the right direction.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Hawaii on
Q: What is appropriate legal action for not receiving a Common Area Maintenance recon report as stated in my lease?

My commercial lease in Kailua Kona Hawaii states that I am to receive a common area maintenance report each year by the end of March. I have not received a report since 2011, and suspect that there is fraud going on. What is the appropriate legal action for this situation? Would a CAM strike be... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 4, 2015

First place to look is the lease agreement. A local commercial real estate lawyer can review and advise.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Hawaii on
Q: I was in a car accident in Hawaii and do not have insurance. Do I need a lawyer for the first appearance in court ?

I was given three tickets. No registration, insurance, and fleeing. but I did not flee I walked to the end of the block to give a friend the street name. I am not a resident of Hawaii and not sure what to do ?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 31, 2015

Best to contact a Hawaii traffic ticket lawyer and see if they can appear for you or otherwise assist.

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1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for Hawaii on
Q: is a employer liable if a employee died while on the clock at his job site

As shown on his death certificate said employee died from natural causes. Family members took care of all funeral, transportation to burial place outside of Hawaii and other related expenses.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 14, 2015

If it was job-related, then workers' comp would normally apply. You can verify with a local injury and/or workers' comp lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Hawaii on
Q: I got a ankle sprain due to damaged parking lot area at airport would I be able to sue
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 14, 2015

Perhaps. Talk to a local injury lawyer asap. Remember there are strict deadlines for making legal claims, and those deadlines can be much shorter for claims against public entities.

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property for Hawaii on
Q: what to do when venture capitalist try to take over everything you have invented just before FDA approval
Ray Beckerman
Ray Beckerman
answered on Sep 5, 2014

That is a common event. It depends on what the contracts and other documents say. You definitely need major legal representation.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Hawaii on
Q: Dad passed away his mortgage company has filed a suit against me because their attorneys said it's my loan
J Porter deVries
J Porter deVries
answered on Jan 29, 2014

For the suit to be effective against you, you must be a party to the mortgage loan agreement in some capacity. Alternatively, the suit may apply to you as the executor of your father's estate, if you hold that position. I would need some more details in order to answer your question better.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Hawaii on
Q: Can I be charged for "Continuance of Sale" notice when no sale could occur since I was under Chapter 13 Stay protection

When I was dismissed from my Chapter 13 Stay and requested a reinstatement amount, I was charged for the "Continuance of Sale Notice" costs for every month that I was protected by the stay, when there could not be a sale, and I only received 3 of the 15 notices. Is this legal

Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Jan 27, 2014

You are no longer protected by the Bky. So, you can be sued for anything, even having assassinated President Lincoln.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Hawaii on
Q: I have a client that wants to cancel contract because she is moving, do i have to let her go?
Zaher Fallahi
Zaher Fallahi
answered on Nov 18, 2013

If she can prove unconstitutionality, impossibility, misrepresentation, mistake, incapacity, fraud, she may rescind the contract.If you consent, she is Scott free and can leave.

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Hawaii on
Q: Is there anyways to acces my sons social security number?
Clint Curtis
Clint Curtis
answered on Apr 3, 2013

I am assuming that your son is an adult. If so you will not be able to get access to his number.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Hawaii on
Q: If you get into a accident in the state of hawaii, and you are uninsured can they suspend your license?
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 27, 2011

i am unfamiliar with hawaii law. however most states have a financial responsibility law which requires financial responsibility ( insurance ) when you operate a car. if a wreck occurs and you don't have insurance, typically your driver's license is suspended until to have resolved the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Hawaii on
Q: How long does it take for a title to changeover from my deceased parents who left the properties over to s children and
Rodney John Alberto
Rodney John Alberto
answered on May 5, 2011

When a person dies, generally, title doesn't pass automatically. The legal entity that takes over for the deceased person, that is, their "estate" must actually deed the property over to you. The person that does this is the executor. If this hasn't been done, you should hire... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Hawaii on
Q: A friend wants to choose a personal injury attorney but wants to review case success record. How is this done?
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answered on Feb 11, 2011

You could do an internet search of the lawyer's name through Google to determine if there are any reported verdicts. A second option would be to do a search of the attorney's record through one of numerous verdict search companies--however, there would be a fee involved.

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