When facing fraud charges, you should understand that the concept of restitution can be crucial in determining the outcome of your case. In Hawaii, restitution is a critical aspect of fraud cases, and knowing how it can impact your sentencing and plea deals is...
Paving The Way To Justice
Paving The Way To Justice
Month: October 2024
Challenging convictions based on unreliable eyewitness testimony
Eyewitness accounts often play a big role in criminal trials. However, studies show that human memory can be flawed and easily influenced. Factors such as stress, the presence of weapons or cross-racial identification can affect how accurate these accounts are. In...
The difference between sealing of records and expungement
If you've been convicted of a crime, you know how the conviction can affect every aspect of your life - from getting a job to renting an apartment and even applying for a loan. But what if you could erase that criminal record and get another chance to have a clean...