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October 7, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000142 [ADA]

Capili v. Haseko Homes, Inc. (Order Granting Joint Stipulation, Motion, and Notice for Dismissal of Appeal).  Consolidated with No. CAAP-14-0000393.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
October 7, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000633 [ADA]

Kai v. Haseko Homes, Inc. (Order Granting Joint Stipulation, Motion, and Notice for Dismissal of Appeal).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
October 7, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000368 [ADA]

State v. Sampino (Order Approving the September 15, 2015 Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal).

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
October 7, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000546 [ADA]

State v. Kaleikini (Order Approving the September 19, 2015 Stipulation for Voluntary Dismissal of the Appeal).

Ciruit Court, 1st Circuit
October 6, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0001186 [ADA]

State v. Mezurashi (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Bail Forfeiture) 136 Haw. 373
October 6, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000083 [ADA]

State v. Dalton (Order Granting September 15, 2015 Motion for Dismissal of Appeal).

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
October 6, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000544 [ADA]

Luke v. Administrative Director of the Courts (Order Dismissing Appeal Pursuant to Stipulation of the Parties for Dismissal with Prejudice). 

District Court, 1st Circuit
October 6, 2015 S.Ct SCAP-13-0005781 [ADA]

Surfrider Foundation v. Zoning Board of Appeals, City and County of Honolulu (Order of Correction).  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 09/23/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 95.  Opinion Concurring in the Judgment by C.J. Recktenwald [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration filed, 02/11/2016. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/19/2016 [ada]. Dissenting Opinion by J. Wilson [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
October 6, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-29454 [ADA]

Schmidt v. HSC, Inc. (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA Opinion, filed 08/31/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 158.  Consolidated with No. 29589. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/30/2015.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/09/2015.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, or in the Alternative Application for Writ of Mandamus, filed 10/26/2015.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/20/2015 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/09/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
October 1, 2015 S.Ct CAAP-12-0000869 [ADA]

State v. Collins (Order of Correction).  ICA mem. op., filed 09/17/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 190.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/30/2015. S. Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/07/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
September 30, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0000609 [ADA]

State v. Olivas (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (2nd Degree Robbery) 136 Haw. 191
September 30, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0000724 [ADA]

State v. Brown (s.d.o., affirmed). ICA Order of Correction, filed 10/28/2015 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/26/2015. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/08/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Extended Term Sentence) 136 Haw. 192
September 30, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0001109 [ADA]

Andrews v. Crime Victim Compensation Commission (s.d.o., affirmed). ICA Order of Correction, filed 12/23/2015 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/22/2015.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/05/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit (Civil) 136 Haw. 191
September 30, 2015 ICA CAAP-13-0001117 [ADA]

State v. Tachino (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Hindering Prosecution) 136 Haw. 191
September 30, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000530 [ADA]

Roberts v. State (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Electronic Enticement of a Child) 136 Haw. 191
September 30, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000932 [ADA]

State v. Newberry (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Abuse of Family or Household Members) 136 Haw. 191
September 30, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0001326 [ADA]

State v. Visser (s.d.o., affirmed).

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division (Theft) 136 Haw. 191
September 30, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-12-0001072 [ADA]

State v. Guard (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 05/29/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 25.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/29/2015.  S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 04/01/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 325.  Concurring Opinion by J. Wilson [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by by J. Nakayama, with whom C.J. Recktenwald joins [ada]. 

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division
September 30, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-13-0000002 [ADA]

State v. Sailola (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 05/29/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 25.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/29/2015.   S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 02/26/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 161.  Concurring Opinion by J. Wilson [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, with whom C.J. Recktenwald joins [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division
September 30, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-13-0000030 [ADA]

State v. Villena (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA s.d.o., filed 05/19/2015 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/15/2015.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 08/15/2017 [ada], 140 Haw. 370.

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division
September 30, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-15-0000254 [ADA]

The Bank of New York Mellon v. Lopez (Order Dismissing Amended Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA Order (1) Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction and (2) Dismissing All Pending Motions as Moot, filed 05/19/2015 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/03/2015.  First Amended Application for a Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/26/2015.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/15/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
September 30, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-15-0000307 [ADA]

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. Greenspon (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA Order Granting June 12, 2015 Motion to Dismiss Appellate Court Case Number CAAP-15-0000307 for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed  06/30/2015 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 07/10/2015. ICA Order Denying July 10, 2015 HRAP Rule 40 Motion for Reconsideration of June 30, 2015 Order Granting June 12, 2015 Motion to Dismiss Appellate Court Case Number CAAP-15-0000307 for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 07/14/2015 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/28/2015.

Circuit Court, 2nd Circuit
September 29, 2015 S.Ct SCPW-15-0000638 [ADA]

Villanueva v. State (Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration).  Petition to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Judgment or to Release Petitioner from Custody, filed 08/28/2015.  S.Ct. Order Denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed 09/01/2015 [ada].  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 09/21/2015.  

Original Proceeding
September 28, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0001025 [ADA]

State v. Bayudan (s.d.o., affirmed).  Defendant-Appellant’s Motion for Reconsideration, filed 10/06/2015.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 10/13/2015 [ada]. Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/26/2015.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/06/2016 [ada].  S.Ct. s.d.o., filed 03/10/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 248.   Concurring Opinion by J. Wilson [ada].  Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama, with whom C.J. Recktenwald joins [ada].

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division (OVUII) 136 Haw. 28
September 28, 2015 ICA CAAP-13-0000176 [ADA]

State v. McDonald (s.d.o., affirmed).

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division (OVUII) 136 Haw. 191
September 28, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000441 [ADA]

State v. Armitage (s.d.o., vacated, remanded for dismissal without prejudice, and affirmed).

District Court, 2nd Circuit, Wailuku Division (Driving without a License) 136 Haw. 28
September 28, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000498 [ADA]

State v. Elizares (s.d.o., affirmed).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/22/2015. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/02/2016 [ada].

District Court, 3rd Circuit, North and South Hilo Division (OVUII) 136 Haw. 28
September 28, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000315 [ADA]

Greenspon v. Onewest (Order Denying September 8, 2015 HRAP Rule 40 Motion for Reconsideration of August 26, 2015 Order Granting June 12, 2015 Motion to Dimiss Appellate Court Case Number CAAP-15-0000315 for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).   ICA Order Granting June 12, 2015 Motion to Dismiss Appellate Court Case Number CAAP-15-0000315 for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction, filed 08/26/2015 [ada].  Appellant’s Motion for Reconsideration or Clarification of August 26, 2015 Order Dismissing this Appeal, filed 09/08/2015.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/20/2015.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/13/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit
September 28, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000431 [ADA]

Fernandez v. State, Dept. of Public Safety-Sheriff Division (Order Dismissing Appellate Court Case Number CAAP-15-0000431 for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction and Dismissing as Moot all Pending Motions in Appellate Court Case Number CAAP-15-0000431).  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/29/2015. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/26/2015 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 10/20/2015.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/01/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
September 28, 2015 S.Ct SCPW-15-0000697 [ADA]

State v. Hara (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Prohibition or, in the Alternative, for an Order Staying Proceeding).  Petitioner State of Hawaii’s Petition for Writ of Prohibition or, in the Alternative, for an Order Staying Proceeding, filed 09/24/2015.

Original Proceeding
September 25, 2015 ICA CAAP-13-0004086 [ADA]

Masang v. Target Corporation (mem.op., vacated and remanded).

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board (Workers' Compensation) 136 Haw. 190
September 25, 2015 ICA CAAP-13-0005843 [ADA]

State v. Ford (mem.op., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Methamphetamine Trafficking) 136 Haw. 190
September 25, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000901 [ADA]

State v. Legaspi (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Kidnapping) 136 Haw. 28
September 25, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0001020 [ADA]

Dela Cruz v. Wasa Electrical Services, Inc. (mem.op., vacated and remanded).

Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board (Disability) 136 Haw. 190
September 25, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0001150 [ADA]

State v. Felix (s.d.o., vacated and remanded).

District Court, 1st Circuit, Honolulu Division (Harassment) 136 Haw. 191
September 25, 2015 ICA CAAP-15-0000040 [ADA]

Star v. State (s.d.o., affirmed).  Motion for Reconsideration, filed 10/09/2015.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 10/14/2015 [ada].  Petitioner/Petitioner-Appellant Richard Star’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/24/2015.  Petitioner/Petitioner-Appellant Richard Star’s Amended Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/27/2015. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/03/2016 [ada]. S.Ct. Amended Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 02/03/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Sentencing) 136 Haw. 28
September 24, 2015 ICA CAAP-13-0001719 [ADA]

State v. Kagramany (Order of Correction).  ICA mem.op., filed 08/24/2015 [ada].  Consolidated with No. CAAP-13-0002367.   Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/19/2015.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Applicationn for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/30/2015 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
September 24, 2015 ICA CAAP-13-0005968 [ADA]

State v. Jim (s.d.o., affirmed).

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Criminal) 136 Haw. 28
September 24, 2015 S.Ct SCAD-15-0000495 [ADA]

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sims (Order of Suspension).

Original Proceeding
September 23, 2015 ICA CAAP-12-0000794 [ADA]

State v. Subia (Order of Correction).  ICA mem.op., filed 08/17/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 24.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/23/2014.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/05/2016 [ada]. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 10/24/2016 [ada], 139 Haw. 62.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
September 23, 2015 S.Ct SCAP-13-0005781 [ADA]

Surfrider Foundation v. Zoning Board of Appeal, City and County of Honolulu. Opinion Concurring in the Judgment by C.J. Recktenwald [ada].  S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 10/06/2015 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration filed, 02/11/2016. S.Ct. Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/19/2016 [ada]. Dissenting Opinion by J. Wilson [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit 136 Haw. 95
September 23, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-13-0000388 [ADA]

Garcia v. Robinson (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA Opinion, filed 05/29/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 308.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/28/2015.  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 05/03/2016 [ada], 137 Haw. 388.

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
September 22, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000427 [ADA]

State v. Paris (Order of Correction).  ICA mem.op., filed 07/31/2015 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed, 11/15/2015.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/24/2015 [ada].  S.Ct. Opinion, filed 08/08/2016 [ada], 138 Haw. 254.  Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by C.J. Recktenwald, in which J. Nakayama joins [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
September 22, 2015 S.Ct SCPR-15-0000605 [ADA]

In re Colucci (Order Granting Petition to Resign and Surrender License).

Original Proceeding
September 22, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-12-0000870 [ADA]

Association of Apartment Owners of Tropics at Waikele v. Sakuma (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Jurisdiction, filed 01/11/2013 [ada]. Petitioner Pro Se Patsy N. Sakuma’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/15/2013.  Petitioner Pro Se Patsy N. Sakuma’s Motion for Leave of Court to File Confirming Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 03/20/2013. S.Ct. Order Granting Motion for Leave of Court to File Conforming Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/02/2013 [ada]. S.Ct. Order Accepting Amended Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 04/24/2013 [ada]. Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama [ada]. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 12/17/2013 [ada] 131 Haw. 254. Dissenting Opinion by J. Nakayama [ada]. ICA s.d.o., filed 07/21/2015 [ada], 136 Haw. 25. Appellant-Defendant Pro Se Patsy Naomi Sakuma’s Motion under HRAP Rule 40(a)-(b) for Reconsideration, filed 07/31/2015.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration, filed 08/04/2015 [ada]. Petitioner, Defendant Appellant Pro Se’s Patsy Naomi Sakuma’s Application for Writ of Certiorari from the July 21, 2015 Summary Disposition Order, filed 09/18/2015. Amended Application for Writ of Certiorari from the July 21, 2015 Summary Disposition Order, filed 09/21/2015. Petitioner, Defendant Appellant Pro Se’s Patsy Naomi Sakuma Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/28/2015. S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, Vacating the Intermediate Court of Appeals’ Judgment on Appeal, and Remanding the Case to the Intermediate Court of Appeals, filed 11/06/2015 [ada]. ICA s.d.o., filed 01/21/2016 [ada]. Motion for Reconsideration, filed 02/01/2016. ICA Order Denying Defendant-Appellant’s HRAP, Rule 40 Motion for Reconsideration of the ICA’s January 21, 2016 Summary Disposition Order, filed 02/01/2016 [ada]. Petitioner, Defendant Appellant Pro Se’s Patsy Naomi Sakuma’s Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/21/2016. S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 11/01/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit
September 22, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-13-0003520 [ADA]

Smith v. Smith (Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/12/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 407.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/31/2015.  

Family Court, 3rd Circuit
September 21, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0000802 [ADA]

State v. McFadden (mem.op., vacated and remanded).

Circuit Court, 5th Circuit (Sexual Assault) 136 Haw. 190
September 21, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0001043 [ADA]

State v. Balcita (s.d.o., affirmed).  Consolidated with No. CAAP-14-0001044.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 12/04/2015.  S.Ct. Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 01/14/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit (Robbery) 136 Haw. 28
September 18, 2015 ICA CAAP-14-0001344 [ADA]

In re JL (s.d.o., affirmed).

Family Court, 1st Circuit (Parental Rights) 136 Haw. 191
September 18, 2015 S.Ct SCWC-13-0000531 [ADA]

Arthur v. State, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari). ICA Opinion, filed 05/27/2015 [ada], 135 Haw. 150. Consolidated with Nos. CAAP-13-0000551 and CAAP-13-0000615. ICA Order of Correction, filed 05/18/2015 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/07/2015. S.Ct. Opinion, filed 06/27/2016 [ada], 138 Haw. 85. S.Ct. Order of Correction, filed 06/27/2016 [ada]. Defendant/Third-Party Plaintiff/Appellee/Respondent Kamehameha Investment Corporation’s Motion to Correct, Amend, Modify or Reconsider Judgment on Appeal, filed 08/02/2016. S.Ct. Order Dismissing Motion to Correct, Amend, Modify or Reconsider Judgment on Appeal, filed 08/12/2016 [ada].

Circuit Court, 1st Circuit