Alcohol is a big part of modern culture, but enjoying it comes with certain risks. If you have a few drinks after work and then want to drive home, you might get pulled over by a police officer because they suspect you of operating a vehicle under the influence of an...
What are my legal options when I get a traffic ticket in Hawaii?
You may consider yourself a safe and responsible driver who follows the rules and doesn’t take unnecessary risks. It can be upsetting, then, to have to deal with the effects of getting pulled over and issued a traffic citation for speeding, changing lanes improperly,...
What are some defenses against reckless driving?
Traffic laws exist to avoid harm to others, which is why anyone in Hawaii can get a criminal charge if they violate the law. However, people with a reckless driving charge can avoid the penalties of a conviction if they prove that they committed the offense for a good...
Traffic violations and Hawaii’s red-light camera system
Officials have spent decades attempting to increase safety and reduce motor vehicle collisions in at-risk intersections. With increased signage and improved lighting city officials hope to get closer to these goals. Recent years have seen the increased usage of...
Can I fight a speeding ticket in Hawaii?
Getting a speeding ticket can be costly and inconvenient. A speeding ticket can stay in your driving record, increase your insurance rates and result in expensive fines. If you are innocent, facing those penalties would be unfair. However, you have the right to fight...
What happens if I get an OVUII charge for the first time?
Time flies away when we are with friends, and sometimes drivers don’t realize the number of drinks they had before jumping back behind the wheel. A driver may not do this with bad intentions, but that won’t matter to the police if they stop them. If this happened to...
How and why you should fight a traffic ticket
Traffic offenses in Hawaii are prosecuted as civil infractions or crimes. If you are found guilty of an infraction, you can be assessed fines, fees, surcharges, community service or be required to take driving classes or other educational programs. Traffic crimes are...