Criminal Law
Mr. Peterson has experience with criminal matters in state and federal courts in the State of Hawai'i. Throughout his career, he has represented clients from arrest/arraignment and plea to hearings, trial, and appeals.
Mr. Peterson has also appeared at parole hearings, has petitioned the Supreme Court of the State of Hawai'i and has worked with other experienced attorneys on matters pending before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
It is all about the consequences and your options!
If you do not know exactly what the prosecutor has to prove to win the case against you and what the penalties for your charges are, how can you properly defend yourself? Criminal and traffic-related charges often have severe consequences. Even a mere citation—for example for violating a pedestrian’s right-of-way in crosswalks (H.R.S. § 291C-72)—can lead to a 90-day suspension of your driver’s license, if it happens for the second time within one year. If you are looking for a former deputy public defender who will defend you zealously and work toward a fair and just resolution of your case, call Mr. Peterson for your free initial consultation.
Call us to find out what you are facing based on the charges against you.
We represent clients who received a citation or are charged with criminal or traffic offenses. Common matters are:
Traffic-related offenses:
- DUI (both civil/administrative & criminal)
- Driving while License suspended or revoked
- Excessive Speeding, Racing, Reckless Driving
- Driving without a valid Driver’s License
- Fleeing the Scene of an Accident
- Driving without Valid Insurance
- Assault & Harassment
- Domestic Violence Disputes
- Terroristic Threatening
- Liquor/Drinking in Public, Disorderly Conduct
- Trespass
- Theft
- Drug-related offenses
- Street Solicitation & Prostitution offenses
- Licensing violations
- Taxicab-driver related offenses
