blackout of news from District court Hawaii

[grixit]

My mother is from Maui. I've never heard her talk like that at all.

[alohabunny]

Howzit Quatloosians,

The Big island mo betta, and Kona is even mo betta....Judge, Hilo been raining up to 18 inches in one day, flooding too. Kona is growin pleny (McDonalds just got completely re-built), back in the day there was not even one traffic light, now there is one on every corner of Kailua-Kona, Wal-mart, Kmart, Lowes, Costco, Home Depot...bummers.

Hand is up Captain....Ala Moana is a must when I am on Oahu....a nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there. The tee-vee programs come and go, the movies too....nothing much since Water World. We miss Hilo Hattie, we don't miss Don Ho, we miss Brudda Iz, and Rap. P.S. they don't make Primo beer anymore, here in Kona we have Kona Brewery.

[Demosthenes]

Why do you assume bunny is a boy?

[Doktor Avalanche]

Because Primo was a cheap beer, and as a rule, beer, especially cheap beer is mainly a male thing. So to knowledge of local beers and their comings and goings.

You never met some of my ex-girlfriends.

[alohabunny]

Aloha 'oe,

Primo beer was the only local beer for many years. I have not seen it in the markets again yet here on the Big island. But I think they should bring it back just for nostalgic value, it wasn't very good if memory serves. So good Captain.

Bunny, my alterego, is actually a male brabbit, I noticed you have a cat with a most interesting helmet Demosthenes, a brabbit is a cross between a cat and a rabbit, mostly cat but he hops around and he is sort of fuzzy like a rabbit....strange, rare and unusual.....I however am female, but I still like beer, but only imported, I will try to keep an open mind and try the new Primo when I see it again.

[grixit]

I asked my mother about the slang. She said she was aware of it growing up but her parents never allowed it in the house so it never stuck with her.

[alohabunny]

Howzit...

grixit, pidgin English is pretty universal here in Hawaii, anyone who has been here any length of time picks it up, and it is a sure sign that you have been hangin with the locals. The schools discourage the children from speaking it, but it is so common that the kids know it and use it away from school. Most here are proud to know it because it says you're a "local", so no shame to speak da kine, bra.

And as for you Captain, next time you're in Kona let me know and I'll buy you a shave ice, maybe rainbow flavor, or a Primo if you prefer....

[Doktor Avalanche]

Oooh, they serve Primo flavored shave ice?

[Demosthenes]

Oooh, they serve Primo flavored shave ice?

Ew.

[alohabunny]

Aloha Quatloosians,
I read that the Bennett case has again gone to trial, starting the last week in March, but there seems to be no information and I presume the trial is over. Is there any "inside" information available on the outcome? I am still wondering...........mahalo for any "news"

[LPC]

According to PACER, the trial will resume today *4/18), it's eighth day. The defendant took the stand in his own defense, and they're still on direct examination.

[alohabunny]

Aloha LPC,

Thank you for the update, I can find nothing locally and do not have access to Pacer. I do not even know if there will be any "news" about the outcome when it is all over. If it were not for the sharp Quatloosians, there would be no information about this so a big mahalo to you.

[buck09]

Thank you for the update, I can find nothing locally and do not have access to Pacer.

Pacer isn't a private system. Get registered and you can get the blow-by-blow as it happens. It's pretty easy to use... I mean it must be, if lawyers can use it.

Sorry - I had to. Seriously - the law profession (like real estate) is generally clueless on technology (based on my experience - YMMV).

[alohabunny]

Buck,
That's a good one..........I will try that, I thought Pacer was exclusive to "subscription" holders, but if all I have to do is register, then why not........mahalo plenty, Shannon

[LPC]

Buck,
That's a good one..........I will try that, I thought Pacer was exclusive to "subscription" holders, but if all I have to do is register, then why not........mahalo plenty, Shannon

It costs nothing to register for PACER, and:

1. Docket searches (to check on the status of a trial) generally cost nothing. (For some reason, appellate courts will provide the most recent docket entries for free, but will charge for the entire docket; don't know why.)

2. Opinions disposing of cases (i.e., the "final" opinions) are supposed to be free, but there seems to be some sloppiness or uneveness is applying this rule.

3. Everything else costs $.08 per page. So if you want to look at a 40 page pleading, it will cost you $3.20. They don't ask for a credit card, but bill you monthly.

[wserra]

So if you want to look at a 40 page pleading, it will cost you $3.20.

PACER caps its fee at $2.40 (30 pp) for any one document. Having downloaded a couple that topped 300 pages, I'm grateful.

[ErsatzAnatchist]

So if you want to look at a 40 page pleading, it will cost you $3.20.

PACER caps its fee at $2.40 (30 pp) for any one document. Having downloaded a couple that topped 300 pages, I'm grateful.

I think if your annual pacer bill is $10.00 or less, they waive the fee. They also do not request a payment on the bill until it hits $10.00.

[Demosthenes]

The most recent docket entries for aloha. The trial is still going on.

03/25/2008 204 EP : JURY SELECTION/TRIAL - Defendant Hamlet C. Bennett present. Discussion held without the Jurors re: jury questionnaire. 10:35 a.m. - 60 prospective Jurors present (45 prospective Jurors were excused). A panel of 12 Jurors and 2 Alternates selected. No objection to the manner in which this panel was selected, nor to the makeup of this panel. Jurors sworn. Court preliminarily instructs the Jurors. Opening statements by the parties. Further Jury Trial 3/27/08 @ 9:00 a.m.(Jury Trial as to Hamlet C. Bennett held on 3/25/2008, as to Hamlet C. Bennett( Jury Trial continued to 09:00 AM on 3/27/2008 before JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY.) (Court Reporter Debra Chun.) (JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY)(emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 205 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Chris Clever as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 206 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Steven Bocho as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 207 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Jai Cheng as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 208 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Lorie Tibbett as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 209 STIPULATION of Parties Regarding Personal Expenses as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) Modified on 3/27/2008 stipulation
is not signed by Judge Mollway (emt, ). (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 210 STIPULATION of Parties Regarding Business Records as to Hamlet C. Bennett (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 211 STIPULATION Regarding Theordore Thomas as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 212 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Donald Wood as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 213 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Jeffrey Smith as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 214 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of George Marshall as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 215 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Leslie Bennett as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 216 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Steven Hurwitz as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 217 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Jane Clowser as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 218 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Lorrin Hirano as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 219 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of the Custodian of Records of BMW Honolulu as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, )
(Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 220 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Rick Green as to Hamlet C. Bennett -
Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 221 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Umang Gupta as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 222 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Paul Faringer, M.D. as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 223 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Wallace H. Gallup, Jr. as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 224 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of David Doi, D.D.S. - - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/25/2008 225 STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Beth Ann Duval as to Hamlet C. Bennett - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 3/25/08. (emt, ) (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/27/2008 203 TRIAL BRIEF Regarding Use of Convictions as Affirmative Evidence by Hamlet C. Bennett. (Domingo, William) Modified on 3/28/2008 to add/strike text (emt, ). (Entered: 03/27/2008)

03/27/2008 226 EP : FURTHER JURY TRIAL 2ND DAY - Defendant Hamlet C. Bennett present.
Government's Witnesses: Melodie Boyer CST for direct examination, cross examination and re direct examination; William Hauser CST for direct examination and cross examination. Government's Admitted Exhibits: 27, 28A, 28B, 71A - 71E, 72, 73, 93, 94, 200A, 200B, 201, 202A - 202C, 203A - 203E, 221, 52C - 52F, 10, 52A, 11, 52B, 158, 155A, 155B. Jurors excused. Government's Witness Amalia Camateros, present with counsel Anthony Yusi, sworn, and invoked her 5th amendment right not to testify. Court informs Ms. Camateros that the previous grant of immunity continues through this trial. Ms. Camateros will testify when called. Jurors present. Government's Witnesses: William Hauser resumed for continued cross examination and re direct examination; Amalia Camateros, with counsel Anthony Yusi, CST for direct examination and cross examination and Angela Russell CST for direct examination and cross examination. Government's Admitted Exhibits: 175A - D, 74A - D, 75A - D, 76A, 76B, 77A - C, 79, 211A, 211C - E, 212A, 212B, 207A - P, 50A, 50B, 51A - 51D, 53A, 53B, 92A - 92E, 173A - 173C. Further Jury Trial continued to 3/28/08 @ 10:00 a.m.(Jury Trial as to Hamlet C. Bennett held on 3/27/2008; ( Jury Trial continued to 10:00 AM on 3/28/2008 before JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY.) (Court Reporter Debra Chun.) (JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY)(emt, ) (Entered: 03/28/2008)

03/28/2008 227 EP : FURTHER JURY TRIAL 3RD DAY - Defendant Hamlet C. Bennett present. Government's Witnesses: Angela Russell resumed for continued cross examination and re direct examination; Anita Emerson CST for direct examination, cross examination and re direct examination; Paul Sulla CST for direct examination, cross examination and re direct examination; Rohn Marvick CST for direct examination, cross examination and re direct examination; Dee Freel CST for direct examination, cross examination and re direct examination. Government's Admitted Exhibits: 91, 212C, 213A - D, 33A, 33B, 34, 36, 37A - 37C, 38,35, 214A, 214B, 3, 12 - 17, 20, 18, 19A, 19B, 21, 45. Further Jury Trial continued to 4/1/08 @ 9:00 a.m.(Jury Trial as to Hamlet C. Bennett held on 3/28/2008 as to Hamlet C. Bennett Jury Trial continued to 09:00 AM on 4/1/2008 before JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY.) (Court Reporter Debra Chun.) (JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY)(emt, ) (Entered: 03/31/2008)

04/01/2008 228 EP : FURTHER JURY TRIAL 4TH DAY - Defendant Hamlet C. Bennett present. Government's Witnesses: Julie Horrell CST (videoconference) for direct examination and cross examination; Janice Herwick CST for direct examination and cross examination; G. Daniel Keahy CST for direct examination, cross examination and re direct examination; Gregory Miki CST for direct examination, cross examination and re direct examination; Russell Chong called and sworn to read the testimony of Ryan Berg and Arthur Sullivan. Government's Admitted Exhibits: 57, 58, 42A - 42J, 47A - 47F, 41A - 41G, 40, 270, 271, 62, 63, 64A - 64C, 65A - 65F, 22, 23A - 23C, 55, 56A - 56C, 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 83, 84, 25, 26A, 26B, 66A, 66B, 67A - 67E, 69A - 69C, 4, 409, 272, 2, 7A - 7F, 43, 44, 78,80, 81A and 81B. Mr. Osborne to file a declaration and to attach as an exhibit the transcript of the testimony of Ryan Berg and Arthur Sullivan. Further Jury Trial continued to 4/2/08 @ 9:00 a.m.(Jury Trial as to Hamlet C. Bennett held on 4/1/2008, as to Hamlet C. Bennett Jury Trial continued to 09:00 AM on 4/2/2008 before JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY.) (Court Reporter Debra Chun.) (JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY)(emt, ) (Entered: 04/02/2008)

04/02/2008 229 EP : FURTHER JURY TRIAL 5TH DAY - Defendant Hamlet C. Bennett present. Government's Witnesses: Gerald Niznick CST for direct examination, cross examination and re direct examination; Derek Tubania CST for direct examination; Carol Muranaka CST for direct examination, cross examination and re direct examination, Mark Vees CST for direct examination, cross examination, re direct examination, re cross examination and re re direct examination; Wendy Yoshioka CST for direct examination, cross examination, re direct examination, re cross examination and re re direct examination ; Kristy Morgan CST for direct examination. Government's Admitted Exhibits: 209A - 209C, 210M - 210T, 82C, 30, 162D, 216A - 216F, 54A - 54C, 168A, 168B, 168C, 9, 273, 169A - Y, 178A, 178B, 52, 172J, 172L, 172Y, 170A - O, 171A - I, 172Q - 172X, 410, 411, 172A - I, 172K, 172M - P, 59, 60, 61A, 61B, 61C, 1, 98A - I, 95. Further Jury Trial 4/3/08 @ 9:00 a.m.(Jury Trial as to Hamlet C. Bennett held on 4/2/2008, as to Hamlet C. Bennett Jury Trial continued to 09:00 AM on 4/3/2008 before JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY.) (Court Reporter Debra Chun.) (JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY)(emt, ) (Entered: 04/03/2008)

04/03/2008 230 EP : FURTHER JURY TRIAL 6TH DAY - Defendant Hamlet C. Bennett present. Discussion held without the Jury. 9:35 a.m. - Jurors present. Government's Witnesses: Kristy Morgan resumed for continued direct examination, cross examination and re direct examination; Derek Tubania resumed for continued direct examination, cross examination and re direct examination and Susan Mitsuyoshi CST for direct examination, cross examination and re direct examination. Government's Admitted Exhibits: 179A, 179B, 179C, 104, 274, 96A - 96C, 97, 99, 100, 101, 161, 276C, 401, 403, 404, 405, 415, 302A, 300, 208A, 208B, 218 - 220, 211B. Defendant's Admitted Exhibit: 1012 (conditionally upon the entire manuals being produced). Jurors excused. Government rests (3:05 p.m.)Colloquy between the Court and the defendant re: his right to be silent or to testify. Defendant informs the Court that he will testify, and that his decision to testify is voluntary. Jurors present. Government rests. Defendant's Witness: Hamlet Bennett CST for direct examination. Defendant Admitted Exhibit: 1001. Further Jury Trial 4/4/08 @ 9:00 a.m.(Jury Trial as to Hamlet C. Bennett held on 4/3/2008, as to Hamlet C. Bennett Jury Trial set for 09:00 AM on 4/4/2008 before JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY.) (Court Reporter Debra Chun.) (JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY)(emt, ) (Entered: 04/04/2008)

04/04/2008 231 DECLARATION of Counsel; Certificate of Service; Exhibits 1 and 2 by USA as to Hamlet C. Bennett (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Osborne, Leslie) (Entered: 04/04/2008)

04/04/2008 232 EP : FURTHER JURY TRIAL 7TH DAY - Defendant Hamlet C. Bennett present. Defendant's Witness: Hamlet Bennett resumed for direct examination. Defendant's Admitted Exhibits: 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010,1011. Jurors excused. Mr. Becraft to view the DVD and to discuss any objections with the government. If a dispute exists, parties may come before the Court Monday morning 4/7/08 @ 9:00 a.m. Parties to notify the CRM if no hearing is necessary. Discussion held re: defendant's exhibits. Parties may submit citations to the Court. Further Jury Trial continued to 4/8/08 @ 9:00 a.m.(Jury Trial as to Hamlet C. Bennett held on 4/4/2008, as to Hamlet C. Bennett Jury Trial continued to 09:00 AM on 4/8/2008 before JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY.) (Court Reporter Debra Chun.) (JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY)(emt, ) (Entered: 04/07/2008)

04/07/2008 233 Second Supplemental Proposed Jury Instructions by Hamlet C. Bennett. (Domingo, William) (Entered: 04/07/2008)

04/08/2008 234 EP : FURTHER JURY TRIAL 8TH DAY - Defendant Hamlet C. Bennett present. Excerpts of exhibit 302A, and Exhibit 302B played for the Jury. Defendant's Witness: Hamlet C. Bennett resumed for continued direct examination and cross examination. Government's Admitted Exhibits: 302B. Discussion held re: defendants supplemental jury instructions Further Jury Trial continued to 4/9/08 @ 9:00 a.m.(Jury Trial as to Hamlet C. Bennett held on 4/8/2008, as to Hamlet C. Bennett Jury Trial continued to 09:00 AM on 4/9/2008 before JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY.) (Court Reporter Debra Chun.) (JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY)(emt, ) (Entered: 04/09/2008)

[ASITStands]

However, it can add up quickly. I spend roughly $100 every quarter. It wouldn't cost much if only used occasionally to review cases. Some of us are addicted to information.

[wserra]

IOW, we want . . . information.