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7 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2025 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
Wong v. Amonggreen2 sentences2021See, e.g., State v. Nguyen, 81 Hawaiʻi 279, 292, 916 P.2d 689, 702 (1996) (“Manifest injustice occurs when a defendant makes a plea involuntarily or without knowledge of the direct consequences of the plea.”); Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970) (holding “[a] plea of guilty in itself is a conviction and a simultaneous waiver of several important constitutional guarantees . . .[ s]uch a waiver is not constitutionally acceptable unless made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences.”). 32 *** FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAI‘I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER 2021See, e.g., State v. Nguyen, 81 Hawaiʻi 279, 292, 916 P.2d 689, 702 (1996) (“Manifest injustice occurs when a defendant makes a plea involuntarily or without knowledge of the direct consequences of the plea.”); Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970) (holding “[a] plea of guilty in itself is a conviction and a simultaneous waiver of several important constitutional guarantees . . .[ s]uch a waiver is not constitutionally acceptable unless made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences.”). 32 *** FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAI‘I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER | 6 | 7 |
Carvalho v. Olimgreen2 sentences1998After all, a guilty or no contest plea, if accepted, is “ ‘in itself ... a conviction and a simultaneous waiver of ... important constitutional guarantees—[ (1) ] the privilege against self-incrimination, [(2)] a trial by jury, and [(3)] the confrontation of one’s accusers.’ ” Carvalho v. Olim, 55 Haw. 336, 343 , 519 P.2d 892, 897 (1974) (quoting Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970)). 1998After all, a guilty or no contest plea, if accepted, is “ ‘in itself ... a conviction and a simultaneous waiver of ... important constitutional guarantees—[ (1) ] the privilege against self-incrimination, [(2)] a trial by jury, and [(3)] the confrontation of one’s accusers.’ ” Carvalho v. Olim, 55 Haw. 336, 343 , 519 P.2d 892, 897 (1974) (quoting Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970)). | 2 | 2 |
Kercheval v. United Statesgreen1 sentence2025Such a waiver is not constitutionally acceptable unless made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences.” Among, 52 Haw. at 425 , 477 P.2d at 634 (first citing Kercheval v. United States, 274 U.S. 220, 223 (1927); then citing McCarthy v. United States, 394 U.S. 459, 466 (1969); and then citing State v. Casey, 51 Haw. 99 , 451 P.2d 806 (1969)). | 1 | 1 |
McCarthy v. United Statesgreen1 sentence2025Such a waiver is not constitutionally acceptable unless made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences.” Among, 52 Haw. at 425 , 477 P.2d at 634 (first citing Kercheval v. United States, 274 U.S. 220, 223 (1927); then citing McCarthy v. United States, 394 U.S. 459, 466 (1969); and then citing State v. Casey, 51 Haw. 99 , 451 P.2d 806 (1969)). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Adamsgreen1 sentence2021See, e.g., State v. Nguyen, 81 Hawaiʻi 279, 292, 916 P.2d 689, 702 (1996) (“Manifest injustice occurs when a defendant makes a plea involuntarily or without knowledge of the direct consequences of the plea.”); Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970) (holding “[a] plea of guilty in itself is a conviction and a simultaneous waiver of several important constitutional guarantees . . .[ s]uch a waiver is not constitutionally acceptable unless made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences.”). 32 *** FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAI‘I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER | 1 | 1 |
State v. Tuan Quoc Nguyengreen1 sentence2021See, e.g., State v. Nguyen, 81 Hawaiʻi 279, 292, 916 P.2d 689, 702 (1996) (“Manifest injustice occurs when a defendant makes a plea involuntarily or without knowledge of the direct consequences of the plea.”); Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970) (holding “[a] plea of guilty in itself is a conviction and a simultaneous waiver of several important constitutional guarantees . . .[ s]uch a waiver is not constitutionally acceptable unless made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences.”). 32 *** FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAI‘I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER | 1 | 1 |
State v. Krstoth.green1 sentence2021See, e.g., State v. Nguyen, 81 Hawaiʻi 279, 292, 916 P.2d 689, 702 (1996) (“Manifest injustice occurs when a defendant makes a plea involuntarily or without knowledge of the direct consequences of the plea.”); Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970) (holding “[a] plea of guilty in itself is a conviction and a simultaneous waiver of several important constitutional guarantees . . .[ s]uch a waiver is not constitutionally acceptable unless made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences.”). 32 *** FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAI‘I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER | 1 | 1 |
State v. Guity.green1 sentence2021See, e.g., State v. Nguyen, 81 Hawaiʻi 279, 292, 916 P.2d 689, 702 (1996) (“Manifest injustice occurs when a defendant makes a plea involuntarily or without knowledge of the direct consequences of the plea.”); Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970) (holding “[a] plea of guilty in itself is a conviction and a simultaneous waiver of several important constitutional guarantees . . .[ s]uch a waiver is not constitutionally acceptable unless made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences.”). 32 *** FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAI‘I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER | 1 | 1 |
State v. Merinogreen1 sentence2021See, e.g., State v. Nguyen, 81 Hawaiʻi 279, 292, 916 P.2d 689, 702 (1996) (“Manifest injustice occurs when a defendant makes a plea involuntarily or without knowledge of the direct consequences of the plea.”); Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970) (holding “[a] plea of guilty in itself is a conviction and a simultaneous waiver of several important constitutional guarantees . . .[ s]uch a waiver is not constitutionally acceptable unless made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences.”). 32 *** FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAI‘I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER | 1 | 1 |
State v. Williamsgreen2 sentences2005Generally, therefore, “[a] trial judge is constitutionally required to ensure that a guilty plea is voluntarily and knowingly entered.” Williams, 68 Haw. at 499 , 720 P.2d at 1012 (citations and emphasis omitted). 2005Generally, therefore, “[a] trial judge is constitutionally required to ensure that a guilty plea is voluntarily and knowingly entered.” Williams, 68 Haw. at 499 , 720 P.2d at 1012 (citations and emphasis omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Goodrum v. Tanakagreen1 sentence1998To the foregoing basic list of waived fundamental trial rights subsumed within an accepted plea of guilty or no contest, we would add the following: (4) the right to have guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt; see Tachibana, 79 Hawai'i at 236 , 900 P.2d at 1303 (citing Conner v. State, 9 Haw.App. 122, 126 , 826 P.2d 440, 442-43 (1992)); (5) the right to a unanimous jury *423 verdict; see State v. Arceo, 84 Hawai'i 1, 27 , 928 P.2d 843, 872 (1996) (citing article I, sections 5 and 14 of the Hawai'i Constitution and State v. Iosefa, 77 Hawai'i 177, 185 , 880 P.2d 1224, 1232 (App.), cert. dismis | 1 | 1 |
State v. Kupaugreen1 sentence1998To the foregoing basic list of waived fundamental trial rights subsumed within an accepted plea of guilty or no contest, we would add the following: (4) the right to have guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt; see Tachibana, 79 Hawai'i at 236 , 900 P.2d at 1303 (citing Conner v. State, 9 Haw.App. 122, 126 , 826 P.2d 440, 442-43 (1992)); (5) the right to a unanimous jury *423 verdict; see State v. Arceo, 84 Hawai'i 1, 27 , 928 P.2d 843, 872 (1996) (citing article I, sections 5 and 14 of the Hawai'i Constitution and State v. Iosefa, 77 Hawai'i 177, 185 , 880 P.2d 1224, 1232 (App.), cert. dismis | 1 | 1 |
State v. KAPAUgreen1 sentence1998To the foregoing basic list of waived fundamental trial rights subsumed within an accepted plea of guilty or no contest, we would add the following: (4) the right to have guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt; see Tachibana, 79 Hawai'i at 236 , 900 P.2d at 1303 (citing Conner v. State, 9 Haw.App. 122, 126 , 826 P.2d 440, 442-43 (1992)); (5) the right to a unanimous jury *423 verdict; see State v. Arceo, 84 Hawai'i 1, 27 , 928 P.2d 843, 872 (1996) (citing article I, sections 5 and 14 of the Hawai'i Constitution and State v. Iosefa, 77 Hawai'i 177, 185 , 880 P.2d 1224, 1232 (App.), cert. dismis | 1 | 1 |
Tachibana v. Stategreen2 sentences1998To the foregoing basic list of waived fundamental trial rights subsumed within an accepted plea of guilty or no contest, we would add the following: (4) the right to have guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt; see Tachibana, 79 Hawai'i at 236 , 900 P.2d at 1303 (citing Conner v. State, 9 Haw.App. 122, 126 , 826 P.2d 440, 442-43 (1992)); (5) the right to a unanimous jury *423 verdict; see State v. Arceo, 84 Hawai'i 1, 27 , 928 P.2d 843, 872 (1996) (citing article I, sections 5 and 14 of the Hawai'i Constitution and State v. Iosefa, 77 Hawai'i 177, 185 , 880 P.2d 1224, 1232 (App.), cert. dismis 1998To the foregoing basic list of waived fundamental trial rights subsumed within an accepted plea of guilty or no contest, we would add the following: (4) the right to have guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt; see Tachibana, 79 Hawai'i at 236 , 900 P.2d at 1303 (citing Conner v. State, 9 Haw.App. 122, 126 , 826 P.2d 440, 442-43 (1992)); (5) the right to a unanimous jury *423 verdict; see State v. Arceo, 84 Hawai'i 1, 27 , 928 P.2d 843, 872 (1996) (citing article I, sections 5 and 14 of the Hawai'i Constitution and State v. Iosefa, 77 Hawai'i 177, 185 , 880 P.2d 1224, 1232 (App.), cert. dismis | 1 | 1 |
Conner v. Stategreen2 sentences1998To the foregoing basic list of waived fundamental trial rights subsumed within an accepted plea of guilty or no contest, we would add the following: (4) the right to have guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt; see Tachibana, 79 Hawai'i at 236 , 900 P.2d at 1303 (citing Conner v. State, 9 Haw.App. 122, 126 , 826 P.2d 440, 442-43 (1992)); (5) the right to a unanimous jury *423 verdict; see State v. Arceo, 84 Hawai'i 1, 27 , 928 P.2d 843, 872 (1996) (citing article I, sections 5 and 14 of the Hawai'i Constitution and State v. Iosefa, 77 Hawai'i 177, 185 , 880 P.2d 1224, 1232 (App.), cert. dismis 1998To the foregoing basic list of waived fundamental trial rights subsumed within an accepted plea of guilty or no contest, we would add the following: (4) the right to have guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt; see Tachibana, 79 Hawai'i at 236 , 900 P.2d at 1303 (citing Conner v. State, 9 Haw.App. 122, 126 , 826 P.2d 440, 442-43 (1992)); (5) the right to a unanimous jury *423 verdict; see State v. Arceo, 84 Hawai'i 1, 27 , 928 P.2d 843, 872 (1996) (citing article I, sections 5 and 14 of the Hawai'i Constitution and State v. Iosefa, 77 Hawai'i 177, 185 , 880 P.2d 1224, 1232 (App.), cert. dismis | 1 | 1 |
State v. Arceogreen2 sentences1998To the foregoing basic list of waived fundamental trial rights subsumed within an accepted plea of guilty or no contest, we would add the following: (4) the right to have guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt; see Tachibana, 79 Hawai'i at 236 , 900 P.2d at 1303 (citing Conner v. State, 9 Haw.App. 122, 126 , 826 P.2d 440, 442-43 (1992)); (5) the right to a unanimous jury *423 verdict; see State v. Arceo, 84 Hawai'i 1, 27 , 928 P.2d 843, 872 (1996) (citing article I, sections 5 and 14 of the Hawai'i Constitution and State v. Iosefa, 77 Hawai'i 177, 185 , 880 P.2d 1224, 1232 (App.), cert. dismis 1998To the foregoing basic list of waived fundamental trial rights subsumed within an accepted plea of guilty or no contest, we would add the following: (4) the right to have guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt; see Tachibana, 79 Hawai'i at 236 , 900 P.2d at 1303 (citing Conner v. State, 9 Haw.App. 122, 126 , 826 P.2d 440, 442-43 (1992)); (5) the right to a unanimous jury *423 verdict; see State v. Arceo, 84 Hawai'i 1, 27 , 928 P.2d 843, 872 (1996) (citing article I, sections 5 and 14 of the Hawai'i Constitution and State v. Iosefa, 77 Hawai'i 177, 185 , 880 P.2d 1224, 1232 (App.), cert. dismis | 1 | 1 |
State v. Iosefagreen2 sentences1998To the foregoing basic list of waived fundamental trial rights subsumed within an accepted plea of guilty or no contest, we would add the following: (4) the right to have guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt; see Tachibana, 79 Hawai'i at 236 , 900 P.2d at 1303 (citing Conner v. State, 9 Haw.App. 122, 126 , 826 P.2d 440, 442-43 (1992)); (5) the right to a unanimous jury *423 verdict; see State v. Arceo, 84 Hawai'i 1, 27 , 928 P.2d 843, 872 (1996) (citing article I, sections 5 and 14 of the Hawai'i Constitution and State v. Iosefa, 77 Hawai'i 177, 185 , 880 P.2d 1224, 1232 (App.), cert. dismis 1998To the foregoing basic list of waived fundamental trial rights subsumed within an accepted plea of guilty or no contest, we would add the following: (4) the right to have guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt; see Tachibana, 79 Hawai'i at 236 , 900 P.2d at 1303 (citing Conner v. State, 9 Haw.App. 122, 126 , 826 P.2d 440, 442-43 (1992)); (5) the right to a unanimous jury *423 verdict; see State v. Arceo, 84 Hawai'i 1, 27 , 928 P.2d 843, 872 (1996) (citing article I, sections 5 and 14 of the Hawai'i Constitution and State v. Iosefa, 77 Hawai'i 177, 185 , 880 P.2d 1224, 1232 (App.), cert. dismis | 1 | 1 |
State v. Savitzgreen2 sentences1998To the foregoing basic list of waived fundamental trial rights subsumed within an accepted plea of guilty or no contest, we would add the following: (4) the right to have guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt; see Tachibana, 79 Hawai'i at 236 , 900 P.2d at 1303 (citing Conner v. State, 9 Haw.App. 122, 126 , 826 P.2d 440, 442-43 (1992)); (5) the right to a unanimous jury *423 verdict; see State v. Arceo, 84 Hawai'i 1, 27 , 928 P.2d 843, 872 (1996) (citing article I, sections 5 and 14 of the Hawai'i Constitution and State v. Iosefa, 77 Hawai'i 177, 185 , 880 P.2d 1224, 1232 (App.), cert. dismis 1998To the foregoing basic list of waived fundamental trial rights subsumed within an accepted plea of guilty or no contest, we would add the following: (4) the right to have guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt; see Tachibana, 79 Hawai'i at 236 , 900 P.2d at 1303 (citing Conner v. State, 9 Haw.App. 122, 126 , 826 P.2d 440, 442-43 (1992)); (5) the right to a unanimous jury *423 verdict; see State v. Arceo, 84 Hawai'i 1, 27 , 928 P.2d 843, 872 (1996) (citing article I, sections 5 and 14 of the Hawai'i Constitution and State v. Iosefa, 77 Hawai'i 177, 185 , 880 P.2d 1224, 1232 (App.), cert. dismis | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Hawaii. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Casey
green
2 sentences2025Such a waiver is not constitutionally acceptable unless made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences.” Among, 52 Haw. at 425 , 477 P.2d at 634 (first citing Kercheval v. United States, 274 U.S. 220, 223 (1927); then citing McCarthy v. United States, 394 U.S. 459, 466 (1969); and then citing State v. Casey, 51 Haw. 99 , 451 P.2d 806 (1969)). 2025Such a waiver is not constitutionally acceptable unless made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences.” Among, 52 Haw. at 425 , 477 P.2d at 634 (first citing Kercheval v. United States, 274 U.S. 220, 223 (1927); then citing McCarthy v. United States, 394 U.S. 459, 466 (1969); and then citing State v. Casey, 51 Haw. 99 , 451 P.2d 806 (1969)). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
State v. Kealoha.
green
1 sentence2021See, e.g., State v. Nguyen, 81 Hawaiʻi 279, 292, 916 P.2d 689, 702 (1996) (“Manifest injustice occurs when a defendant makes a plea involuntarily or without knowledge of the direct consequences of the plea.”); Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970) (holding “[a] plea of guilty in itself is a conviction and a simultaneous waiver of several important constitutional guarantees . . .[ s]uch a waiver is not constitutionally acceptable unless made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences.”). 32 *** FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAI‘I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Garcia.
green
1 sentence2021See, e.g., State v. Nguyen, 81 Hawaiʻi 279, 292, 916 P.2d 689, 702 (1996) (“Manifest injustice occurs when a defendant makes a plea involuntarily or without knowledge of the direct consequences of the plea.”); Wong v. Among, 52 Haw. 420, 425 , 477 P.2d 630, 634 (1970) (holding “[a] plea of guilty in itself is a conviction and a simultaneous waiver of several important constitutional guarantees . . .[ s]uch a waiver is not constitutionally acceptable unless made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences.”). 32 *** FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAI‘I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Solomon
green
2 sentences2018On certiorari, Hernandez contends that the district court erred in accepting his no contest plea without ensuring that his plea was knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily made. 19 It is well established "that a guilty plea 'in itself is a conviction and a simultaneous waiver of several important constitutional guarantees[,]' namely, the privilege against compulsory self-incrimination, the right to a trial by jury, and the right to confront one's accusers." State v. Solomon , 107 Hawai'i 117 , 127, 111 P.3d 12 , 22 (2005) (alteration in original) (quoting Wong v. Among , 52 Haw. 420 , 425, 4 2018On certiorari, Hernandez contends that the district court erred in accepting his no contest plea without ensuring that his plea was knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily made. 19 It is well established "that a guilty plea 'in itself is a conviction and a simultaneous waiver of several important constitutional guarantees[,]' namely, the privilege against compulsory self-incrimination, the right to a trial by jury, and the right to confront one's accusers." State v. Solomon , 107 Hawai'i 117 , 127, 111 P.3d 12 , 22 (2005) (alteration in original) (quoting Wong v. Among , 52 Haw. 420 , 425, 4 | 1 | 2018–2018 |
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.