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void-for-vagueness doctrine in Hawaii

5 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2016 0 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.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Woodruff v. Kealegreen
haw · 1981 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990According to Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85, 95 , 637 P.2d 760, 767 (1981): The void for vagueness doctrine, as traditionally applied to criminal statutes, requires inquiry into the following: (a) Whether the statute provides fair warning of proscribed conduct; (b) whether it provides clear guidelines so as to prevent arbitrary application and enforcement; and (c) whether the statute “overreaches” by lack of clarity so as to prohibit lawful or constitutionally protected, as well as unlawful, activities.

1990According to Woodruff v. Keale, 64 Haw. 85, 95 , 637 P.2d 760, 767 (1981): The void for vagueness doctrine, as traditionally applied to criminal statutes, requires inquiry into the following: (a) Whether the statute provides fair warning of proscribed conduct; (b) whether it provides clear guidelines so as to prevent arbitrary application and enforcement; and (c) whether the statute “overreaches” by lack of clarity so as to prohibit lawful or constitutionally protected, as well as unlawful, activities.

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State v. Manzogreen
haw · 1977 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981The void for vagueness doctrine, as traditionally applied to criminal statutes, requires inquiry into the following: (a) Whether the statute provides fair warning of proscribed conduct, Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 108 (1972); State v. Kaneakua, 61 Haw. 136 , 597 P.2d 590 (1979); State v. Manzo, 58 Haw. 440, 454 , 573 P.2d 945, 954 (1977); (b) whether it provides clear guidelines so as to prevent arbitrary application and enforcement, State v. Kaneakua, supra; State v. Kimball, 54 Haw. 83 , 503 P.2d 176 (1972); State v. Grahovac, 52 Haw. 527 , 480 P.2d 148 (1971); and (c) whether

1981The void for vagueness doctrine, as traditionally applied to criminal statutes, requires inquiry into the following: (a) Whether the statute provides fair warning of proscribed conduct, Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 108 (1972); State v. Kaneakua, 61 Haw. 136 , 597 P.2d 590 (1979); State v. Manzo, 58 Haw. 440, 454 , 573 P.2d 945, 954 (1977); (b) whether it provides clear guidelines so as to prevent arbitrary application and enforcement, State v. Kaneakua, supra; State v. Kimball, 54 Haw. 83 , 503 P.2d 176 (1972); State v. Grahovac, 52 Haw. 527 , 480 P.2d 148 (1971); and (c) whether

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Grayned v. City of Rockfordgreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981The void for vagueness doctrine, as traditionally applied to criminal statutes, requires inquiry into the following: (a) Whether the statute provides fair warning of proscribed conduct, Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 108 (1972); State v. Kaneakua, 61 Haw. 136 , 597 P.2d 590 (1979); State v. Manzo, 58 Haw. 440, 454 , 573 P.2d 945, 954 (1977); (b) whether it provides clear guidelines so as to prevent arbitrary application and enforcement, State v. Kaneakua, supra; State v. Kimball, 54 Haw. 83 , 503 P.2d 176 (1972); State v. Grahovac, 52 Haw. 527 , 480 P.2d 148 (1971); and (c) whether

1981The void for vagueness doctrine, as traditionally applied to criminal statutes, requires inquiry into the following: (a) Whether the statute provides fair warning of proscribed conduct, Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 108 (1972); State v. Kaneakua, 61 Haw. 136 , 597 P.2d 590 (1979); State v. Manzo, 58 Haw. 440, 454 , 573 P.2d 945, 954 (1977); (b) whether it provides clear guidelines so as to prevent arbitrary application and enforcement, State v. Kaneakua, supra; State v. Kimball, 54 Haw. 83 , 503 P.2d 176 (1972); State v. Grahovac, 52 Haw. 527 , 480 P.2d 148 (1971); and (c) whether

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Beltran green
haw · 2007
2 sentences

2016Beltran, 116 Hawai'i at 153 , 172 P.3d at 465 .

2016Beltran, 116 Hawai'i at 153 , 172 P.3d at 465 .

12016–2016
Kolender v. Lawson green
scotus · 1983
1 sentence

2007As stated by the Court, “the void-for-vagueness doctrine requires that a penal statute define the criminal offense with sufficient definiteness that ordinary people can understand what conduct is prohibited and in a manner that does not encourage arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement.’” Id. (citing Hoffman Estates, supra) (other citations omitted).

12007–2007
State v. Bates green
haw · 1997
2 sentences

2003Bates, 84 Hawai'i at 220-21 , 933 P.2d at 57-58 .

2003Bates, 84 Hawai'i at 220-21 , 933 P.2d at 57-58 .

12003–2003
State v. Grahovac green
haw · 1971
2 sentences

1981The void for vagueness doctrine, as traditionally applied to criminal statutes, requires inquiry into the following: (a) Whether the statute provides fair warning of proscribed conduct, Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 108 (1972); State v. Kaneakua, 61 Haw. 136 , 597 P.2d 590 (1979); State v. Manzo, 58 Haw. 440, 454 , 573 P.2d 945, 954 (1977); (b) whether it provides clear guidelines so as to prevent arbitrary application and enforcement, State v. Kaneakua, supra; State v. Kimball, 54 Haw. 83 , 503 P.2d 176 (1972); State v. Grahovac, 52 Haw. 527 , 480 P.2d 148 (1971); and (c) whether

1981The void for vagueness doctrine, as traditionally applied to criminal statutes, requires inquiry into the following: (a) Whether the statute provides fair warning of proscribed conduct, Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 108 (1972); State v. Kaneakua, 61 Haw. 136 , 597 P.2d 590 (1979); State v. Manzo, 58 Haw. 440, 454 , 573 P.2d 945, 954 (1977); (b) whether it provides clear guidelines so as to prevent arbitrary application and enforcement, State v. Kaneakua, supra; State v. Kimball, 54 Haw. 83 , 503 P.2d 176 (1972); State v. Grahovac, 52 Haw. 527 , 480 P.2d 148 (1971); and (c) whether

11981–1981
State v. Kaneakua green
haw · 1979
2 sentences

1981The void for vagueness doctrine, as traditionally applied to criminal statutes, requires inquiry into the following: (a) Whether the statute provides fair warning of proscribed conduct, Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 108 (1972); State v. Kaneakua, 61 Haw. 136 , 597 P.2d 590 (1979); State v. Manzo, 58 Haw. 440, 454 , 573 P.2d 945, 954 (1977); (b) whether it provides clear guidelines so as to prevent arbitrary application and enforcement, State v. Kaneakua, supra; State v. Kimball, 54 Haw. 83 , 503 P.2d 176 (1972); State v. Grahovac, 52 Haw. 527 , 480 P.2d 148 (1971); and (c) whether

1981The void for vagueness doctrine, as traditionally applied to criminal statutes, requires inquiry into the following: (a) Whether the statute provides fair warning of proscribed conduct, Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 108 (1972); State v. Kaneakua, 61 Haw. 136 , 597 P.2d 590 (1979); State v. Manzo, 58 Haw. 440, 454 , 573 P.2d 945, 954 (1977); (b) whether it provides clear guidelines so as to prevent arbitrary application and enforcement, State v. Kaneakua, supra; State v. Kimball, 54 Haw. 83 , 503 P.2d 176 (1972); State v. Grahovac, 52 Haw. 527 , 480 P.2d 148 (1971); and (c) whether

11981–1981
State v. Kimball green
haw · 1972
2 sentences

1981The void for vagueness doctrine, as traditionally applied to criminal statutes, requires inquiry into the following: (a) Whether the statute provides fair warning of proscribed conduct, Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 108 (1972); State v. Kaneakua, 61 Haw. 136 , 597 P.2d 590 (1979); State v. Manzo, 58 Haw. 440, 454 , 573 P.2d 945, 954 (1977); (b) whether it provides clear guidelines so as to prevent arbitrary application and enforcement, State v. Kaneakua, supra; State v. Kimball, 54 Haw. 83 , 503 P.2d 176 (1972); State v. Grahovac, 52 Haw. 527 , 480 P.2d 148 (1971); and (c) whether

1981The void for vagueness doctrine, as traditionally applied to criminal statutes, requires inquiry into the following: (a) Whether the statute provides fair warning of proscribed conduct, Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 108 (1972); State v. Kaneakua, 61 Haw. 136 , 597 P.2d 590 (1979); State v. Manzo, 58 Haw. 440, 454 , 573 P.2d 945, 954 (1977); (b) whether it provides clear guidelines so as to prevent arbitrary application and enforcement, State v. Kaneakua, supra; State v. Kimball, 54 Haw. 83 , 503 P.2d 176 (1972); State v. Grahovac, 52 Haw. 527 , 480 P.2d 148 (1971); and (c) whether

11981–1981

Where else courts name it

OH 151 (1972–2026) PA 115 (1975–2026) CA 95 (1968–2026) WA 72 (1971–2026) CT 67 (1979–2025) MN 58 (1977–2019) TX 49 (1968–2024) MI 43 (1967–2026) CO 43 (1978–2024) ID 43 (1977–2025) NY 38 (1973–2025) FL 36 (1980–2019) AL 32 (1983–2018) IA 29 (1986–2025) MD 26 (1978–2020) MO 24 (1980–2022) NE 23 (1985–2023) NM 21 (1983–2024) ME 21 (1974–2024) ND 20 (1984–2025) NV 19 (1992–2024) WI 19 (1972–2024) VT 18 (1985–2020) VA 18 (1987–2024) UT 17 (1991–2018) KY 17 (1987–2026) MA 16 (1975–2025) AR 15 (1980–2026) GA 15 (1983–2020) NJ 15 (1968–2021) MS 13 (1976–2021) MT 12 (1985–2020) OK 11 (1994–2018) IL 11 (1978–2021) SC 10 (2007–2025) LA 9 (1986–2023) KS 9 (1989–2026) NC 8 (1999–2026) IN 7 (1992–2024) TN 7 (1996–2025) AK 7 (1969–2024) VI 6 (1995–2015) DC 6 (1975–2023) RI 5 (1996–2022) SD 5 (1983–2015) HI 5 (1981–2016) AZ 5 (1983–2017) OR 3 (1976–1980) WV 3 (1985–2022) GU 2 (2021–2024) DE 2 (1991–1998)

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