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22 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2025 4 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Hawaii courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Mun Chung Tomgreen2 sentences2019Similarly, in Tom, this court held that it was beyond the trial court’s discretion to grant a DANC plea in driving under the influence cases because the underlying offense was nonprobationable. 69 Haw. at 603 , 752 P.2d at 598 . 2019Similarly, in Tom, this court held that it was beyond the trial court’s discretion to grant a DANC plea in driving under the influence cases because the underlying offense was nonprobationable. 69 Haw. at 603 , 752 P.2d at 598 . | 4 | 7 |
State v. Dannenberggreen2 sentences2019In Dannenberg, this court held that trial courts lack power to grant motions for a DANC plea in prostitution cases. 74 Haw. at 80 , 837 P.2d at 779 . 2019In Dannenberg, this court held that trial courts lack power to grant motions for a DANC plea in prostitution cases. 74 Haw. at 80 , 837 P.2d at 779 . | 3 | 5 |
State v. Oshirogreen2 sentences2003See, e.g., State v. Oshiro, 69 Haw. 438, 441-42 , 746 P.2d 568, 570-71 (1987) (allowing the prosecution to seek judicial review of the trial court's grant of a DANC plea by way of a writ of mandamus and/or prohibition, where the prosecution did not have the right to appeal the granting of the plea under HRS § 641-13, and ultimately determining that such a writ will not issue). 2003See, e.g., State v. Oshiro, 69 Haw. 438, 441-42 , 746 P.2d 568, 570-71 (1987) (allowing the prosecution to seek judicial review of the trial court's grant of a DANC plea by way of a writ of mandamus and/or prohibition, where the prosecution did not have the right to appeal the granting of the plea under HRS § 641-13, and ultimately determining that such a writ will not issue). | 3 | 4 |
State v. Martingreen2 sentences2010See 56 Haw. 292, 294 , 535 P.2d 127, 128 (1975) (holding, inter alia, that where a motion for a DANC plea was filed, the sentencing judge's "blind adherence to predetermined rigid conduct ... preclude^] any enlightened and just resolve of the criminal charge placed against appellant”). 2010See 56 Haw. 292, 294 , 535 P.2d 127, 128 (1975) (holding, inter alia, that where a motion for a DANC plea was filed, the sentencing judge's "blind adherence to predetermined rigid conduct ... preclude^] any enlightened and just resolve of the criminal charge placed against appellant”). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Hamiligreen2 sentences2019(Citing Hamili, 87 Hawai i 102, 952 P.2d 390 .) The State further argued that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion in denying Medeiros’s motion for a DANC plea. 2019Therefore, this court concluded that “a DANC plea [was] unavailable for persons convicted of violating the gill net fishing statute.” Id. | 1 | 3 |
State v. Kealaikigreen2 sentences2017Id. at 315, 22 P.3d at 594 . 2017Id. at 312 , 22 P.3d at 591 . | 1 | 2 |
State v. Browngreen2 sentences2003"Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any body member or organ. [3] It has been said that "`[i]nherent powers of the court are derived from the state Constitution and are not confined by or dependent on statute.'" Enos v. Pacific Transfer & Warehouse, Inc., 79 Hawai'i 452, 458 , 903 P.2d 1273, 1279 (quoting Richardson, 76 Hawai'i at 507 , 880 P.2d at 182 (citations omitted)), reconsideration denied, 80 Hawai'i 187 , 907 P.2d 773 (1995). [4] Simil 2003"Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any body member or organ. [3] It has been said that "`[i]nherent powers of the court are derived from the state Constitution and are not confined by or dependent on statute.'" Enos v. Pacific Transfer & Warehouse, Inc., 79 Hawai'i 452, 458 , 903 P.2d 1273, 1279 (quoting Richardson, 76 Hawai'i at 507 , 880 P.2d at 182 (citations omitted)), reconsideration denied, 80 Hawai'i 187 , 907 P.2d 773 (1995). [4] Simil | 1 | 2 |
State v. Naonegreen1 sentence2021See State v. Naone, 92 Hawai#i 289, 307, 990 P.2d 1171, 1189 (App. 1999) ("It . . . behooves a 9 NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAI#I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER defendant whose DANC plea is accepted to acknowledge responsibility for his or her actions and strictly comply with the terms and conditions of a DANC plea order. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Tuan Quoc Nguyengreen2 sentences2005“Courts need not inform defendants prior to accepting their guilty or nolo contendere pleas about every conceivable collateral effect that a conviction might have.” Nguyen, 81 Hawai'i at 287 , 916 P.2d at 697 (citation omitted). 2005“Courts need not inform defendants prior to accepting their guilty or nolo contendere pleas about every conceivable collateral effect that a conviction might have.” Nguyen, 81 Hawai'i at 287 , 916 P.2d at 697 (citation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Kimselgreen2 sentences2005Defense counsel went on to note that in light of the factual basis proffered by the prosecution at the change of plea hearing, the circuit court, the prosecution and former defense counsel were put on notice that Kim-sel was statutorily ineligible for a DANC plea, see Kimsel, 101 Hawaii at 68 , 62 P.3d at 631 (“the State, defense counsel, and the court knew or should have known that Kim-sel was not eligible for a DANC plea”), but no one informed him of that fact. 2005Defense counsel went on to note that in light of the factual basis proffered by the prosecution at the change of plea hearing, the circuit court, the prosecution and former defense counsel were put on notice that Kim-sel was statutorily ineligible for a DANC plea, see Kimsel, 101 Hawaii at 68 , 62 P.3d at 631 (“the State, defense counsel, and the court knew or should have known that Kim-sel was not eligible for a DANC plea”), but no one informed him of that fact. | 1 | 1 |
LeMay v. Leandergreen2 sentences2003Cf. LeMay v. Leander, 92 Hawai'i 614, 621 , 994 P.2d 546, 553 (2000) (noting that, "[a]lthough the power to punish for contempt is an inherent power of the courts, the legislature may establish alternative procedures and penalties that do not unduly *643 restrict or abrogate the court's contempt power"). [7] The legislature has not prohibited a trial court from granting a DANC plea for assault in the second degree. 2003Cf. LeMay v. Leander, 92 Hawai'i 614, 621 , 994 P.2d 546, 553 (2000) (noting that, "[a]lthough the power to punish for contempt is an inherent power of the courts, the legislature may establish alternative procedures and penalties that do not unduly *643 restrict or abrogate the court's contempt power"). [7] The legislature has not prohibited a trial court from granting a DANC plea for assault in the second degree. | 1 | 1 |
Enos v. Pacific Transfer & Warehouse, Inc.green2 sentences2003"Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any body member or organ. [3] It has been said that "`[i]nherent powers of the court are derived from the state Constitution and are not confined by or dependent on statute.'" Enos v. Pacific Transfer & Warehouse, Inc., 79 Hawai'i 452, 458 , 903 P.2d 1273, 1279 (quoting Richardson, 76 Hawai'i at 507 , 880 P.2d at 182 (citations omitted)), reconsideration denied, 80 Hawai'i 187 , 907 P.2d 773 (1995). [4] Simil 2003"Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any body member or organ. [3] It has been said that "`[i]nherent powers of the court are derived from the state Constitution and are not confined by or dependent on statute.'" Enos v. Pacific Transfer & Warehouse, Inc., 79 Hawai'i 452, 458 , 903 P.2d 1273, 1279 (quoting Richardson, 76 Hawai'i at 507 , 880 P.2d at 182 (citations omitted)), reconsideration denied, 80 Hawai'i 187 , 907 P.2d 773 (1995). [4] Simil | 1 | 1 |
State v. Keahigreen2 sentences2003The legislature has made no express declaration, within HRS chapter 853, prohibiting trial courts from granting a DAG or DANC plea when "substantial bodily injury" results. [7] In Keahi , this court specifically noted that it did "not pass upon the issue of whether § 853-1, as amended in 1979, impermissibly infringes upon the judiciary's inherent power to accept deferred acceptance of guilty pleas." 66 Haw. at 365 n. 1, 662 P.2d at 213 n. 1; see also Brown, 1 Haw.App. at 603 n. 4, 623 P.2d at 893 n. 4 (noting that it did "not reach the issue whether the legislature has the power to legislate j 2003The legislature has made no express declaration, within HRS chapter 853, prohibiting trial courts from granting a DAG or DANC plea when "substantial bodily injury" results. [7] In Keahi , this court specifically noted that it did "not pass upon the issue of whether § 853-1, as amended in 1979, impermissibly infringes upon the judiciary's inherent power to accept deferred acceptance of guilty pleas." 66 Haw. at 365 n. 1, 662 P.2d at 213 n. 1; see also Brown, 1 Haw.App. at 603 n. 4, 623 P.2d at 893 n. 4 (noting that it did "not reach the issue whether the legislature has the power to legislate j | 1 | 1 |
Richardson v. Sport Shinko (Waikiki Corp.)green1 sentence2003"Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any body member or organ. [3] It has been said that "`[i]nherent powers of the court are derived from the state Constitution and are not confined by or dependent on statute.'" Enos v. Pacific Transfer & Warehouse, Inc., 79 Hawai'i 452, 458 , 903 P.2d 1273, 1279 (quoting Richardson, 76 Hawai'i at 507 , 880 P.2d at 182 (citations omitted)), reconsideration denied, 80 Hawai'i 187 , 907 P.2d 773 (1995). [4] Simil | 1 | 1 |
State v. Putnamgreen2 sentences2001Because “[t]here is no ‘conviction’ when the acceptance of a ... plea is deferred!,]” State v. Putnam, 93 Hawai'i 362, 367 , 3 P.3d 1239, 1244 (2000), an order granting “[a] DANC plea [such as the one issued here] is not a conviction nor is it a sentence.” State v. Oshiro, 69 Haw. 438, 442 , 746 P.2d 568, 570 (1987) (citation omitted). 2001Because “[t]here is no ‘conviction’ when the acceptance of a ... plea is deferred!,]” State v. Putnam, 93 Hawai'i 362, 367 , 3 P.3d 1239, 1244 (2000), an order granting “[a] DANC plea [such as the one issued here] is not a conviction nor is it a sentence.” State v. Oshiro, 69 Haw. 438, 442 , 746 P.2d 568, 570 (1987) (citation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Biklegreen1 sentence2001See id. at 580, 592 P.2d at 835 . 2 The proposition, then, that a DANC plea, or DAG plea for that matter, is not a conviction or a sentence applies to defense as well as prosecution appeals from deferral plea orders. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Nakamuragreen2 sentences1999Whether the Family Court Validly Revoked the 1996 Amended DANC Plea Order In State v. Nakamura, 59 Haw. 378, 380 , 581 P.2d 759, 762 (1978), the Hawai`i Supreme Court held that a "court may revoke a defendant's probation only where it is satisfied `that the defendant has inexcusably failed to comply with a substantial requirement imposed as a condition of probation.'" (Quoting HRS § 706-628(1), [8] internal brackets omitted.) Relying on Nakamura , Defendant argues he did not violate a "substantial" term and condition of the 1996 Amended DANC Plea Order when he "appropriately questioned the val 1999Whether the Family Court Validly Revoked the 1996 Amended DANC Plea Order In State v. Nakamura, 59 Haw. 378, 380 , 581 P.2d 759, 762 (1978), the Hawai`i Supreme Court held that a "court may revoke a defendant's probation only where it is satisfied `that the defendant has inexcusably failed to comply with a substantial requirement imposed as a condition of probation.'" (Quoting HRS § 706-628(1), [8] internal brackets omitted.) Relying on Nakamura , Defendant argues he did not violate a "substantial" term and condition of the 1996 Amended DANC Plea Order when he "appropriately questioned the val | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Rittegreen | 1 | 1 |
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State v. Rice
green
2 sentences2013In the context of whether the prostitution statute allowed for deferred acceptance of guilty pleas, this court concisely held, “[W]e think that § 853-1, HRS, is ‘any other law to the contrary’ and that the court below therefore correctly construed § 712- 1200(4) as taking away its power to grant deferred acceptance of guilty pleas in prostitution cases.” 66 Haw. at 102 , 657 P.2d at 1026 . 8 *** FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAI#I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER *** In Dannenberg, this court once again held that the trial court abused its discretion in granting a defendant’s motion for a DANC plea 2013In the context of whether the prostitution statute allowed for deferred acceptance of guilty pleas, this court concisely held, “[W]e think that § 853-1, HRS, is ‘any other law to the contrary’ and that the court below therefore correctly construed § 712- 1200(4) as taking away its power to grant deferred acceptance of guilty pleas in prostitution cases.” 66 Haw. at 102 , 657 P.2d at 1026 . 8 *** FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAI#I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER *** In Dannenberg, this court once again held that the trial court abused its discretion in granting a defendant’s motion for a DANC plea | 5 | 1988–2013 |
State v. Satoafaiga.
green
2 sentences2025Consequently, we hold that the trial court abused its discretion by considering sexual penetration, and remand for reconsideration of the DANC motion. 150 Hawai#i at 421, 504 P.3d at 339 . 2025Consequently, we hold that the trial court abused its discretion by considering sexual penetration, and remand for reconsideration of the DANC motion. 150 Hawai#i at 421, 504 P.3d at 339 . | 2 | 2025–2025 |
State v. Klie
green
2 sentences2019Klie, 116 Hawai i at 521-22, 174 P.3d at 360-61 . 2010Id. | 2 | 2010–2019 |
State v. Scheller
neutral
2 sentences2022Thus, Satoafaiga contends, while she properly quoted the Report’s findings to the trial court with respect to her lack of a criminal record and low recidivism 25 In this regard, this case resembles State v. Zimmerman, 131 Hawai‘i 60, 314 P.3d 850 , 2013 WL 6507550 (App. Dec. 11, 2013) (SDO). 2022Thus, Satoafaiga contends, while she properly quoted the Report’s findings to the trial court with respect to her lack of a criminal record and low recidivism 25 In this regard, this case resembles State v. Zimmerman, 131 Hawai‘i 60, 314 P.3d 850 , 2013 WL 6507550 (App. Dec. 11, 2013) (SDO). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State v. Medeiros.
green
2 sentences2022Id. at 10-11, 454 P.3d at 1078-79 . 2022Our holding in Medeiros instead prohibits courts from denying a motion for a DANC based on facts that would apply to “any other DANC plea- eligible defendant charged with the same underlying offenses.” 146 Hawai‘i at 11, 454 P.3d at 1079 . | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State v. Modica
green
2 sentences2018They argued that pursuant to State v. Modica , 58 Haw. 249 , 567 P.2d 420 (1977), where two crimes prohibit the same conduct, it would violate their due process and equal protection rights to convict them of the crime carrying the harsher penalty. 2018They argued that pursuant to State v. Modica , 58 Haw. 249 , 567 P.2d 420 (1977), where two crimes prohibit the same conduct, it would violate their due process and equal protection rights to convict them of the crime carrying the harsher penalty. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Enos v. Pacific Transfer & Warehouse, Inc.
green
2 sentences2003"Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any body member or organ. [3] It has been said that "`[i]nherent powers of the court are derived from the state Constitution and are not confined by or dependent on statute.'" Enos v. Pacific Transfer & Warehouse, Inc., 79 Hawai'i 452, 458 , 903 P.2d 1273, 1279 (quoting Richardson, 76 Hawai'i at 507 , 880 P.2d at 182 (citations omitted)), reconsideration denied, 80 Hawai'i 187 , 907 P.2d 773 (1995). [4] Simil 2003"Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any body member or organ. [3] It has been said that "`[i]nherent powers of the court are derived from the state Constitution and are not confined by or dependent on statute.'" Enos v. Pacific Transfer & Warehouse, Inc., 79 Hawai'i 452, 458 , 903 P.2d 1273, 1279 (quoting Richardson, 76 Hawai'i at 507 , 880 P.2d at 182 (citations omitted)), reconsideration denied, 80 Hawai'i 187 , 907 P.2d 773 (1995). [4] Simil | 1 | 2003–2003 |
State v. Buchanan
green
2 sentences2003See State v. Keahi, 66 Haw. 364, 365 , 662 P.2d 212, 213 (1983) (holding that "the trial court had inherent power to grant or deny acceptance of a deferred acceptance of nolo contendere plea"); State v. Buchanan, 59 Haw. 562 , 584 P.2d 126 (1978); State v. Gumienny, 58 Haw. 304 , 568 P.2d 1194 (1977); State v. Martin, 56 Haw. 292, 294 , 535 P.2d 127, 128 (1975); State v. Brown, 1 Haw.App. 602, 603 , 623 P.2d 892, 893 (1981) ("The trial court's power to grant or deny a motion for [DAG] plea is an inherent power."). 2003See State v. Keahi, 66 Haw. 364, 365 , 662 P.2d 212, 213 (1983) (holding that "the trial court had inherent power to grant or deny acceptance of a deferred acceptance of nolo contendere plea"); State v. Buchanan, 59 Haw. 562 , 584 P.2d 126 (1978); State v. Gumienny, 58 Haw. 304 , 568 P.2d 1194 (1977); State v. Martin, 56 Haw. 292, 294 , 535 P.2d 127, 128 (1975); State v. Brown, 1 Haw.App. 602, 603 , 623 P.2d 892, 893 (1981) ("The trial court's power to grant or deny a motion for [DAG] plea is an inherent power."). | 1 | 2003–2003 |
State v. Gumienny
green
2 sentences2003See State v. Keahi, 66 Haw. 364, 365 , 662 P.2d 212, 213 (1983) (holding that "the trial court had inherent power to grant or deny acceptance of a deferred acceptance of nolo contendere plea"); State v. Buchanan, 59 Haw. 562 , 584 P.2d 126 (1978); State v. Gumienny, 58 Haw. 304 , 568 P.2d 1194 (1977); State v. Martin, 56 Haw. 292, 294 , 535 P.2d 127, 128 (1975); State v. Brown, 1 Haw.App. 602, 603 , 623 P.2d 892, 893 (1981) ("The trial court's power to grant or deny a motion for [DAG] plea is an inherent power."). 2003See State v. Keahi, 66 Haw. 364, 365 , 662 P.2d 212, 213 (1983) (holding that "the trial court had inherent power to grant or deny acceptance of a deferred acceptance of nolo contendere plea"); State v. Buchanan, 59 Haw. 562 , 584 P.2d 126 (1978); State v. Gumienny, 58 Haw. 304 , 568 P.2d 1194 (1977); State v. Martin, 56 Haw. 292, 294 , 535 P.2d 127, 128 (1975); State v. Brown, 1 Haw.App. 602, 603 , 623 P.2d 892, 893 (1981) ("The trial court's power to grant or deny a motion for [DAG] plea is an inherent power."). | 1 | 2003–2003 |
State v. Sakamoto
green
1 sentence2003To exclude felony assaults against a particular class of victims or committed with the use of a dangerous instrument from the deferral statute and not exclude the type of charged assault to which Reilly tendered a no contest plea is by no means absurd. [5] Justice Acoba believes that, "[i]nasmuch as the legislature has not prohibited a DANC plea with respect to assault in the second degree [, in violation of HRS] § 707-711(1)(a) (1993), it was within the inherent power of the ... circuit court ... to grant or to deny [Reilly's] motion ... for a DANC plea." Concurring opinion at 415, 70 P.3d at | 1 | 2003–2003 |
State v. Jim
green
1 sentence2001Having decided that the court erred in refusing to allow Defendant to withdraw his plea under the first of the “principles” embodied in Rule 32(d), Jim, 58 Haw. at 576-77 , 574 P.2d at 522 , we are faced with the prosecution’s contention that Defendant is not entitled to withdrawal of his plea, but only to its deferral, ie., the benefit of his DANC plea. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
State v. Karwacki
green
1 sentence1992State v. Tom, 69 Haw. 602, 603 , 752 P.2d 597 (1988) (citing State v. Karwacki, 1 Haw. | 1 | 1992–1992 |
State v. Johnson
green
2 sentences1987State therefore lacks the authority to appeal the granting of a DANC plea, and we thus adopt the reasoning of the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals to that effect in State v. Johnson, 5 Haw. 1987State therefore lacks the authority to appeal the granting of a DANC plea, and we thus adopt the reasoning of the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals to that effect in State v. Johnson, 5 Haw. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.