Maui Bans Smoking with Minors in Car
On July 1, 2018, Maui County made it illegal to smoke or vape in vehicles with children under the age of 18 present. A first time violation results in...
Passing Criminal Justice Reform Will Congress Finally Pass Criminal Justice Reform?
Throughout his campaign, President Trump branded himself as the tough on crime candidate and he has held these views for some time. In Trump’s 2000 bo...
Monitoring Devices May Help Eleviate Hawaii Prisons Lowering Prison Costs and Overcrowding
As of January 2016, approximately 300,000 people throughout the nation were being supervised electronically through ankle bracelets, yet only 87 of th...
Reforming Hawaii Juvenile Justice System
In 1987, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility (HYCF) was facing heavy criticism, audits, and legal action. In response, the Office of Youth Services (OY...
Procedures Police Must Follow When Making An Arrest
An arrest takes place when someone is taken into police custody and is no longer free to leave. Police must have a legal reason to make the arrest and...
