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State of Hawaii v. Tyler Benjamin Nichols

<h2><br> Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault agaist a law enforcement officer in the second-degree in violation of Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) 707-712.6 (20140.<br> </h2>

United States of America v. Daniel Avendano-Silva and Yesica Villanueava-Martinez

<h2><br> Honolulu, Hawaii immigration criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with being in the United States without authorization.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> Petitioners came separately to the United States from Mexico as minors. Both entered without legal authorization and remain here illegally, having been in the United States for decades. They have three children born in the United States and strong community ties. They are facing deportation not only because of their illeg

Denise Eiland v. Island Paradise Investments Limited Partnership

<h2><br> Honolulu, Hawaii civil rights employment discrimination lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> </2><br> Employment discrimination law prohibits employers from making employment decisions based on certain characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. This includes hiring, firing, promotions, pay, benefits, training, and other terms and conditions of employment. <br> Here are some key points about employment discrimination

United States of America v. Reinald Yamada

<h2><br> Honolulu, Hawaii conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute meth.<br> </h2><br>

United States of America v. Andre Fulton, II

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Theft from Government </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Discharged Army Soldier Formerly Based in Hawaii Sentenced to 3 Months in Prison for Theft from Government</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Clare E. Connors announced that Andre Fulton, II, 30, of Georgia, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge

<h2><br> Kailua, Hawaii zoning lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued challenging ordinance banning short-term rental of agricultural land for vacation rentals.<br> </h2><br> Hawai'i land use is broadly guided by state law. The<br> counties play an important role, however. They propose land use<br> maps to the State, implement the land use scheme through zoning<br> ordinances, and carve out permissible exceptions to the State's<br> broad scheme. In 2019, the County of Hawai'i passed an ordina

United States of America v. Markeith Candler

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> St. George, Utah criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug crimes and possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Multi-Convicted Felon Sentenced to Prison</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> At Marketh Candler's sentencing hearing, on January 12, 2024, a Utah Highway Patrol trooper conducted a traffic stop for speeding. Inside the

United States of America v. Alexander Yuk Ching Ma

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Commit Espionage </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former CIA Officer Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Espionage</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, pleaded guilty in May to conspiring to gather and deliver national defense

United States of America v. Henry K. Lii

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Firearm </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Oahu Man Sentenced to 181 Months for Possession of Methamphetamine and Firearm</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> In October 2023, while living in Honolulu, Hawaii, and on federal supervised release in connection with a 2007 federal drug convictio

Marisa Pavao v. Dominic S. Bartolini

<h2><br> Lihue, Hawaii divorce lawyers represented the Plaintiff and the Defendant in a marriage dissolution action.

Herbert R. Kasnetz v. Deborah A. Kasnetz

<h2><br> Honolulu, Hawaii divorce lawyers represented the Plaintiff and the Defendant in a dissolution action.<br> </h2><br> <br>

United States of America v. Brent Leroy Gaston

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Child Enticement </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Honolulu Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Attempted Child Enticement</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> An undercover law enforcement officer posted a profile on a social media and dating application of an adult who would be visiting Honolulu and "wanted

State of Hawai'i v. Marlin L. Lavoie

<h2><br> Maui, Hawaii manslaughter criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.<br> </h2><br> <br> Marlin L. Lavoie pleaded guilty to Count One - Manslaughter, in violation of Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) § 707-702(2) (2014);[2] Count Two - Carrying or Use of Firearm in the Commission of a Separate Felony, in violation of HRS § 134-21(a) (2023);[3] and Count Three - Ownership or Possession Prohibited of Any Firearm or Firearm Ammunition (Felon-in-Possession), in violation of HRS Â

United States of America v. Phong Duy Le

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fraudulent Check Scheme </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Oahu Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Fraudulent Check Scheme </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Senior United States District Judge Helen Gillmor sentenced Phong Duy Le, 49, of Honolulu, Hawaii to 29 months in federal prison on May 7, 2024, for bank fraud.

United States of America v. Daniel Moke

<h2><br> Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs in violatio of 21 U.S.C. 846.<br> </h2><br>

Randall F. Sobol v. United States of America

<h2><br> Honolulu, Hawaii civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a job discrimination theory under 42 U.S.C. 2000e violation theory,<br> </h2><br> <br> It is an unlawful employment practice for an employer—<br> (1) to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, or nationa

United States of America v. Phong Duy Le

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> <br> Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fraudulent Check Scheme </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Oahu Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Fraudulent Check Scheme</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Senior United States District Judge Helen Gillmor sentenced Phong Duy Le, 49, of Honolulu, Hawaii to 29 months in federal prison on May 7, 2024, for bank frau

United States of America v. Phong Duy Le

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fraudulent Check Scheme </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> Oahu Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Fraudulent Check Scheme </h2></center><br> <br> Phong Duy Le, 49, of Honolulu, Hawaii was sentenced to 29 months in federal prison for bank fraud. Le had earlier appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kenneth J. Mansfield on April 20,

United States of America v. Robert Kinoshita

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Methamphetamine Trafficking .</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center><i></b> Hilo Man with "Life of Crime” Sentenced to 155 Months in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking </h2></center></i></font color="red"><br> <br> Robert Kinoshita, 59, of Hilo, Hawaii, was sentenced was to 155 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for possess

State of Hawaii v. Manu Sorensen

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with shooting with intent to kill.<br> <br> Manu Sorensen, age 33, was charged with attempting to rob a game room and firing a single shot that killed 31-year-old Jacob Feliciano on September 29, 2018.

State of Hawaii v. Kai Dela Cruz

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder.<br> <br> Kai Dela Cruz, 25, was charged with second degree for killing 45-year-old Isaac Lee on Nov. 19, 2019.<br> <br> "Evidence presented during the trial showed the defendant was smoking methamphetamine before he killed the victim by stabbing him repeatedly,” stated Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm.

United States of America v. Daniel Michael Brito

<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i>Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Producing Child Pornography.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> Oahu Man Sentenced to Forty Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography </h3></center></i><br> <br> Chief United States District Judge Derrick K. Watson sentenced Daniel Brito, 33, of Honolulu, today to forty years in prison and lifetime of supervised release for production of

United States of America v. Kalani Kaaiawaawa

<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> </h3></center></i><br> <br> Kalani Kaaiawaawa, 24, of Honolulu, was sentenced by Senior United States District Judge J. Michael Seabright to 40 years in federal prison for two counts of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of possession of child pornography, followed by

United States of America v. Marc Anthony Bru

<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i>Washington, DC criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged for Actions During and After Jan. 6 Capitol Breach</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <br> A Washington state man was sentenced to prison today after he was found guilty of multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during and after the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S.

United States of America v. Cyrus Croskery

<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug Trafficking and Weapons Possession. </b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <br> <br> Cyrus Croskery, 29, of Oahu, was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, and for possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Judge Derrick W. Watson also imposed five years of supervised release consecutive t

United States of America v. Alden Bunag

<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Honolulu Hawaii Criminal Defense Lawyer represented the Defendant a Former Oahu Schoolteacher Sentenced to Prison for Producing Child Pornography</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <br> –Senior United States District Judge Susan O. Mollway sentenced Alden Bunag, 35, of Honolulu to 210 months in prison and 15 years of supervised release for production of child pornography. Bunag will also be required to register as a sex offender and pay

Jennifer Moore v. John Flink

Honolulu, Hawaii personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries.<br> <br> Hawaii Auto Negligence Law:<br> <br> Comparative Negligence (51% Rule):<br> <br> Hawaii follows a modified comparative negligence system with a 51% rule.<br> This means a plaintiff can still recover damages even if they were partially at fault, as long as their negligence is less than

Corinne Feliciano v. United States of America

Honolulu, Hawaii personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Federal Tort Clims Act auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered damages and/or injuries as a direct result of the failure to exercise due care by a federal government employee.<br> <br> Hawaii Auto Negligence Law:<br> <br> "Duty of Care: All drivers in Hawaii have a duty to operate their vehicles safely and follow traffic laws to avoid harming others. This includes avoiding behaviors l

United States of America v. Brandon Germano-Tanaka

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(l)(A)<br> <br> "(c)<br> (1)<br> (A) Except to the extent that a greater minimum sentence is otherwise provided by this subsection or by any other provision of law, any person who, during and in relation to any crime of violence or drug trafficking crime (including a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime that provides for an enhanced punishment

United States of America v. Edward Caspino, William Caspino, Lavern Joseph, and Kerilyn Keliinoi

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with operating an illegal cockfighting gambling business.<br> <br> Counts 1 and 2 of the Indictment charged Edward Caspino, 46, of Waianae, William Caspino, 48, of Waianae, Lavern Joseph, 71, of Waianae, and Kerilyn Keliinoi, 31, of Waianae, with conspiracy and the operation of an illegal gambling business. According to the Indictment, the defendants conducted, financed, managed, supervised, directed or owned an illegal

United States of America v. Fangaoke Aholelei

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Cocaine, Schedule II controlled substances, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 841(b)(1)(C).

Laurie Bolos v. Grand Wailea A Waldorf Astoria Resort, et al.

Honolulu, Hawaii employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant on Fair Labor Standards Act violation theories.<br> <br> "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards. The FLSA applies to most employers in the United States, including those who are self-employed.<br> <br> Minimum wage<br> <br> The FLSA requires employers to pay their employees at least the federal minimum wage. T

Lauren Osaki v. Social Security Administration

Honolulu, Hawaii social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI benefits by HHS.<br> <br> "Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled. To be eligible for SSI, individuals must meet certain income and resource limits.<br> <br> SSI be

Rosalind I. Felipe v. State Farm

Honolulu, Hawaii insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who used the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> "In Hawaii, a bad faith breach of insurance contract claim can be brought against an insurance company when the company acts in a way that is inconsistent with its duty of good faith and fair dealing under the insurance contract.<br> <br> To establish a claim for bad faith breach of contract, a policyholder must prove the following elements:<br> <br>

United States of America v. Stephen Tyler Bieneman

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault and battery.<br> <br> Stephen Tyler Bieneman was accused of assaulting a woman at a U.S. research station at McMurdo, Antarctica by getting on top of her and putting his shin across her throat after she took his nametag from his coat as a joke.<br> <br> The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Mohammad Khatib.

A.B. and A.M.B, et al. v. Hawaii State Department of Education and OAHU Interscholastic Association

Honolulu, Hawaii civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on Title X class action violations.<br> <br> A.B. and A.M.B., by their parents and next friends, C.B. and D.B., T.T., by<br> her parents and next friends, K.T. and S.T., and A.P., by her parents and next<br> friends, C.P. and M.P. (collectively, "Plaintiffs”), by and through their attorneys,<br> for this complaint, allege and aver as follows:<br> <br> INTRODUCTION<br> <br> 1. This case is about ensurin

United States of America v. Brandon White

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substance in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841.

United States of America v. Luis Miguel Castro Alavez

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy and attempted possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.<br> <br> During at least June 15, 2023 to June 28, 2023, Luis Miguel Castro Alavez, 31, of Mexico, conspired with persons in Hawaii, California, and Mexico to distribute methamphetamine in Hawaii. Castro Alavez flew from California to Hilo, stayed in a vacation rental, and waited for a shipment of methamphetamine to a

United States of America v. Kanani Padeken

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with taking bribes in exchange for expediting the approval of permits issued by the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) of the City and County of Honolulu. <br> <br> After a lengthy investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) into corruption at the DPP, honest services wire fraud charges were filed against six individuals, including Padeken, arising out of schemes in which employees of the DPP took

Sainan Liu v. Merrick B. Garland

Honolulu, Hawaii immigration lawyer represented Petitioner seeking review of an Order of the Board of Immigration Appeals.<br> <br> Petitioner Sainan Liu, a citizen of China, petitions for review of an order of the Board of Immigration Appeals ("BIA") affirming a decision of the Immigration Judge ("IJ") denying her applications for asylum, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture ("Torture Convention"). We have jurisdiction under § 242 of the Immigration and Nat

United States of America v. Treston Cory Kawailani Hardin and Anthony Kelii Mark

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with carjacking.<br> <br> On March 14, 2020, Treston Cory Kawailani Hardin and Anthony Kelii Mark drove a stolen car to the Waipio Soccer Complex and parked alongside the victim, who was seated in the driver's seat of a Nissan truck. Hardin then exited his car, walked over to the victim's truck, opened his passenger's side door, and displayed a bolt-action shotgun. Hardin then loaded a round into the shotgun and pointed the

Roynes J. Doral, II v. City and County of Honolulu, et al.

Honolulu, Hawaii civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants for violating his constitutional rights with the result he was wrongfully convicted and incarcerated for sexual assault.<br> <br> On August 4, 2003, a jury found Plaintiff Roynes J. Dural II<br> guilty of five separate Sexual Assault crimes in Hawaii State<br> Court. Plaintiff was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.<br> Plaintiff appealed the convictions to the Hawaii Intermediate<br> Court of Appeals.<br> On June 29,

United States of America v. Charles Kimo Brown

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with embezzlement.<br> <br> Charles Kimo Brown, age 64, from Miliani, Howaii, was the former Secretary-Treasurer of the Hawaii Longshore Division, Brown was paid according to vouchers that he submitted to the accounting department of Local 142. The hours Brown was supposed to list on the vouchers were based upon the "lost time” that he could have worked for his employer, McCabe, Hamilton & Renny Co., Ltd., where he work

State of Hawaii v. Albert "Ian" Schweitzer

Hilo, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with first degree murder.<br> <br> Albert "Ian" Schweitzer was accused of killing 23-year-old Dana Ireland, who was found in the bushes along a fishing trail in Puna, on the Big Island, naked from the waist down. Ireland was severely injured and her bicycle, which appeared to have been hit by a vehicle, was found mangled at an intersection a few miles away. She died from blood loss in hospital.<br> <br> In 1994, John Gonsalves to

State of Hawaii v. Albert "Ian" Schweitzer

Defendant-appellant Albert Ian Schweitzer appeals from the April 24, 2000 judgment of conviction and sentence of the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit, the Honorable Riki May Amano presiding, adjudging him guilty of and sentencing him for: murder in the second degree, in violation of Hawai`i Revised Statutes (HRS) § 707-701.5 (1993); kidnapping, in violation of HRS § 707-720 (1993); and sexual assault in the first degree, in violation of HRS § 707-730 (1993). On appeal, Schweitzer alle

United States of America v. Wilfredo Tamayo Savella

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with corrupt solicitation and acceptance of bribes.<br> <br> 18:666A.F CONVERTS TO OWN USE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER, Corrupt Solicitation and Acceptance of Bribes, 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(1)(B)<br> (1)

United States of America v. Ty J.K. Cullen

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with honest services wire fraud which consisted of his acceptance of multiple bribes in return for performing, and agreeing to perform, official legislative acts on behalf of a Hawaii businessperson.<br> <br> Ty J.K. Cullen, age 42, former Hawaii State Representative and Vice Chair of the House Committee on Finance accepted bribery payments on eight (8) separate occasions over the course of several years from a person identi

United States of America v. Michael T. Chock and Brigida Chock

Honolulu, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer representing Defendants charged with tax fraud.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <P><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Honolulu_HI_Fed.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Honolulu, Hawaii"><br> <P><br> Federal Courthouse - Honolulu, Hawaii</a><br> <P><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/hawaii/news/honolulu/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Honolulu</a><br> </font><br> </center><br> </h1><br> </

United States of America v. Stewart Olani Stant

Honolulu, Hawaii civil rights lawyer represented Defendant charged with honest services wire fraud consisting of acceptance of multiple bribes in the form of cash, bank deposits, and gambling trips to Las Vegas in order to provide lucrative sole source contracts from Maui County's Department of Environmental Management to businessman Milton Choy.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <P><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Honolulu_HI_Fed.jpg" alt="Feder

Donald S. Guzmanv. County of Maui, et al.

Honolulu, Hawaii civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on civil rights violation theories.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <P><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Honolulu_HI_Fed.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Honolulu, Hawaii"><br> <P><br> Federal Courthouse - Honolulu, Hawaii</a><br> <P><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/hawaii/news/honolulu/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Honolulu</a><br> </font><br>