Opinions

State v. Stan (Order Granting Motion to Dismiss Appeal).

In re SM (Order Granting Motion to Dismiss Appeal).

State v. Voorhees (s.d.o., vacated and remanded). ICA mem. op., filed 03/12/2019 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/23/2019 [ada].

State v. Sagapolutele-Silva (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA Opinion, filed 04/08/2020 [ada], 147 Haw. 92.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 06/01/2020 [ada].  ICA Order of Amendment, filed 06/08/2020 [ada].  ICA Amended Opinion, filed 06/08/2020 [ada], 147 Haw. 92.  Petitioner Plaintiff Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/13/2020.  Petitioner Defendant Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/17/2020. ICA Order Of Correction, filed 08/18/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/16/2020 [ada].

State v. Sagapolutele-Silva (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA Opinion, filed 04/08/2020 [ada], 147 Haw. 92.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 06/01/2020 [ada].  ICA Order of Amendment, filed 06/08/2020 [ada].  ICA Amended Opinion, filed 06/08/2020 [ada], 147 Haw. 92.  Petitioner Plaintiff Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/13/2020.  Petitioner Defendant Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/17/2020. ICA Order Of Correction, filed 08/18/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/16/2020 [ada].

Bayview Loan Servicing v. Association of Apartment Owners of Inn on the Park (Order Approving Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal).

Hoon v. JH Waipahu, LLC (Order Approving Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal).

Leaird v. Okura (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).

Hoopai et.al. v. Solliday (Order Granting Motion to Dismiss Appeal).

State v. Kanakaole (s.d.o., reversed).

Kōkua Council for Senior Citizens v. Director of the Department of Health (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus).  Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part, McKenna, J., With Whom Wilson, J., Joins).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 09/08/2020.

Protect and Preserve Kahoma Ahupua‘a Association v. Maui Planning Commission (mem. op., vacated and remanded).

In re Judiciary’s Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak (Order Extending Order Regarding Temporary Extension of the Time Requirements Under Hawai‘i Rules of Penal Procedure Rule 10 (a), (b), and (c).

In re Judiciary’s Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak (Order Extending Order Regarding Temporary Extension of the Time Requirements Under Hawai‘i Rules of Penal Procedure Rule 5 (c) (3).

Keahiolalo v. David (Order Approving Stipulation to Dismiss Appeal).

Wallis et.al. v. Bank of America, N.A., et.al. (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction).

In re Hillary Benson Gangnes (Order Granting Petition to Resign and Surrender License).

In re Allegra Connell Frank (Order Granting Petition to Resign and Surrender License).

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

Skahan v. Stutts Construction Company (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  Consolidated with CAAP-16-0000663.  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/29/2020 [ada], 146 Haw. 241.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/28/2020.

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Dubin (Order of Disbarment).  S.Ct Order, filed 08/26/2019 [ada].

DL v. CL (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem. op., filed 02/24/2020 [ada], 146 Haw. 207.  ICA Order of Correction, filed 03/02/2020 [ada].  Motion for Clarification and Reconsideration, filed 03/05/2020.  ICA Order Denying Motion for Clarification and Reconsideration, filed 03/09/2020 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/29/2020. 

Judges for Justice v. Nakamoto (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Prohibition and Writ of Mandamus). 

JL v MV (mem. op., affirmed).

State v. Kwong (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 06/25/2020 [ada], 147 Haw. 626.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/23/2020.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/31/2020.  S.Ct. Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/31/2020 [ada].

Williamson v. Ashford (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 08/24/2020.

Prudential Locations, LLC v. Gagnon (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari). Consolidated with CAAP-17-0000216.  ICA mem. op., filed 04/15/2020 [ada], 146 Haw. 239.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 05/15/2020.  S.Ct Order Dismissing Application for Writ of Certiorari, 05/21/2020 [ada].  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/08/2020. 

Trask, et.al. v. Lindsey, et.al. (Order Dismissing Complaint).  Complaint, filed 08/24/2020.

State v. Lee (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA s.d.o., filed 04/30/2020 [ada], 146 Haw. 241.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/29/2020.

State v. Luke (Order Rejecting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  Dissent of McKenna, J., in Which Wilson, J., Joins [ada].  ICA Opinion, filed 04/17/2020 [ada], 147 Haw. 126.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/20/2020.

State v. Nago (Opinion and Order of the Court by Leonard, J., With Hiraoka, J., Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part).

Willis v. Kawamura (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and/or Mandamus).  Dissent by McKenna, J., With Whom Wilson, J., Joins.  Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and/or Mandamus, filed 08/02/2020.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society v. Ryan (Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari).  ICA mem.op., filed, 04/09/2020 [ada], 146 Haw. 237. Consolidated with CAAP-18-0000312 and CAAP-18-0000388.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 07/06/2020.

Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cookson (Order of Reinstatement).

In re Individuals in Custody of the State of Hawai‘i (Order Denying Petitioner’s “Motion to Compel Compliance With This Court’s Orders”).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 08/12/2020.  S.Ct. Order, filed 08/13/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Interim Order, filed 08/14/2020 [ada].  Dissent, filed 08/15/2020.  S.Ct. Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor and Misdemeanor Defendants, filed 08/16/2020.   Amended Dissent, filed 08/17/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Re: Felony Defendants, filed 08/17/2020. Concurring and Dissenting Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor and Misdemeanor Defendants, filed 08/17/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Amended Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor and  Misdemeanor Defendants, filed 08/17/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Amended Order Re: Felony Defendants, filed 08/18/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Interim Order, filed 08/19/2020 [ada].  Motion for Clarification and/or Reconsideration filed 08/19/2020.  S.Ct. Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants at the Maui Community Correctional Center, the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center, and the Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center, filed 08/24/2020 [ada].  Motion to Compel Compliance, filed 08/24/2020.  S.Ct. Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Clarification and/or Reconsideration, filed 08/26/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants, filed 08/27/2020 [ada].  Concurrence and Dissent to Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants, [ada]. 

State v. Smith (mem. op., vacated, affirmed and remanded).

State v. Feliciano (mem. op., affirmed).  Dissenting Opinion by Leonard, J., [ada].

State v. Rosa.

In re the Matter of the September 2020 Bar Examination (Second Order Regarding the September 2020 Bar Exam in Light of COVID-19). Concurrence and Dissent to the Second Second Order Regarding the September 2020 Bar Exam in Light of COVID-19, [ada]. S.Ct Amended Order Regarding the September 2020 Bar Exam in Light of COVID-19, filed 08/28/2020 [ada]. 

In re the Matter of the September 2020 Bar Examination (Amended Second Order Regarding the September 2020 Bar Exam in Light of COVID-19).  S.Ct Order Regarding the September 2020 Bar Exam in Light of COVID-19, filed 08/28/2020.  Concurrence and Dissent to the Second Second Order Regarding the September 2020 Bar Exam in Light of COVID-19, [ada].

Sandry v. State (Order Denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus). Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed 06/01/2020. S.Ct. Order Denying Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed 06/24/2020 [ada]. Concurrence [ada]. “Motion Objecting [to] the Decision and Order Denying Non-Violent Community Custody Petitioner Release”, filed 07/10/2020. S.Ct. Order Denying “Motion Objecting [to] the Decision and Order Denying Non-Violent Community Custody Petitioner Release”, filed 07/20/2020 [ada]. Concurrence [ada].  Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed 08/07/2020.

State v. Hosaka.  ICA Opinion, filed 05/17/2019 [ada], 144 Haw 420.  Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 08/15/2019.  S.Ct. Order Accepting Application for Writ of Certiorari, filed 09/27/2019 [ada].

RL v. DL (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction and Dismissing as Moot All Pending Motions in CAAP-20-0000462).

RL v. DL (Order Dismissing Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction and Dismissing as Moot All Pending Motions in CAAP-20-0000491).

Dung v. Shelly Eurocars, LLC (s.d.o., affirmed).

In re Individuals in Custody of the State of Hawai‘i (Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants).  Concurrence and Dissent to Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants [ada].  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 08/12/2020.  S.Ct. Order, filed 08/13/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Interim Order, filed 08/14/2020 [ada].  Dissent, filed 08/15/2020.  S.Ct. Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor and Misdemeanor Defendants, filed 08/16/2020.   Amended Dissent, filed 08/17/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Re: Felony Defendants, filed 08/17/2020. Concurring and Dissenting Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor and Misdemeanor Defendants, filed 08/17/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Amended Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor and  Misdemeanor Defendants, filed 08/17/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Amended Order Re: Felony Defendants, filed 08/18/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Interim Order, filed 08/19/2020 [ada].  Motion for Clarification and/or Reconsideration filed 08/19/2020.  S.Ct. Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants at the Maui Community Correctional Center, the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center, and the Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center, filed 08/24/2020 [ada].  Motion to Compel Compliance, filed 08/24/2020.  S.Ct. Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Clarification and/or Reconsideration, filed 08/26/2020 [ada].  Order Denying Petitioner’s “Motion to Compel Compliance With This Court’s Orders”, filed 09/01/2020 [ada].

Fanene v. State of Hawai‘i Office of Elections (Order Dismissing Election Complaint).  Election Complaint filed, 08/20/2020.

KR v. TR (s.d.o., affirmed).

In re Judiciary’s Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak (Order Regarding Temporary Extension of Time Requirements Under Hawai‘i Rules of Penal Procedure Rule 5 (c) (3).

In re Individuals in Custody of the State of Hawai‘i (Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Clarification and/or Reconsideration).  Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed 08/12/2020.  S.Ct. Order, filed 08/13/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Interim Order, filed 08/14/2020 [ada].  Dissent, filed 08/15/2020.  S.Ct. Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor and Misdemeanor Defendants, filed 08/16/2020.   Amended Dissent, filed 08/17/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Order Re: Felony Defendants, filed 08/17/2020. Concurring and Dissenting Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor and Misdemeanor Defendants, filed 08/17/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Amended Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor and  Misdemeanor Defendants, filed 08/17/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Amended Order Re: Felony Defendants, filed 08/18/2020 [ada].  S.Ct. Interim Order, filed 08/19/2020 [ada].  Motion for Clarification and/or Reconsideration filed 08/19/2020.  S.Ct. Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants at the Maui Community Correctional Center, the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center, and the Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center, filed 08/24/2020 [ada].  Motion to Compel Compliance, filed 08/24/2020.  S.Ct. Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants, filed 08/27/2020 [ada].  Concurrence and Dissent to Order Re: Petty Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, and Felony Defendants [ada].  Order Denying Petitioner’s “Motion to Compel Compliance With This Court’s Orders”, filed 09/01/2020 [ada].