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Date: 11-15-2024
Case Style:
State of Hawaii v. Alika K. Amasiu
Case Number: 2FFC-17-0000458
Judge: Blaine J. Kobayashi
Court: Second Circuit Court, Maui County, Hawaii
Plaintiff's Attorney: Maui County, Hawaii District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
Wailuku, Hawaii criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a first-degree assault.
Amasiu was charged with Assault in the First Degree, which is a class B felony. HRS § 707-710 (2014). A prosecution
for a class B felony "must be commenced within three years after it is committed[.]" HRS § 701-108(2)(d). This "period of limitation does not run . . . [d]uring any time when a prosecution against the accused for the same conduct is pending in this State!.]" HRS § 701-108(6)(b) (2014). "A prosecution is commenced either when an indictment is found or a complaint filed, or when an arrest warrant or other process is issued, provided that such warrant or process is executed without unreasonable delay." HRS § 701-108(5) (2014).
State v. Amasiu, CAAP-21-0000556 (Haw. App. Nov 15, 2024)
Outcome: Affirmed
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