“… this is the second case within the last few months that attorney Alan Beck was able to have settled via stipulation. Bit by bit the bad laws are falling in the Aloha State and freedom is being restored to the island state. Can’t wait to see what’s next to be upended in Hawaii. Maybe Young will make some waves?”
Slowly and surely unconstitutional practices, laws, and polices in the state of Hawaii are being taken down. Over the summer I reported on a case involving two plaintiffs that were denied the right to purchase firearms due to former disorderly conduct charges. The convoluted nature of Hawaii law really plays into this situation. That case, Roa, et al v. City and County of Honolulu, was eventually settled via a signed stipulation with Honolulu conceding defeat, and them agreeing to not contort Hawaii law. On September 14, 2021, a new lawsuit was launched, this time in the County of Hawaii, and it too involved disorderly conduct. The case, Choda v. County of Hawaii, involves a little more than the Roa case over in Honolulu. From the complaint:
Pursuant to H.R.S. §134-7, no one in the State of Hawaii who has been convicted of a crime of violence may own, acquire, or possess a firearm. §134-7 Ownership or possession prohibited, when; penalty. (a) No person who is a fugitive from justice or is a person prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law shall own, possess, or control any firearm or ammunition therefor. (b) No person who is under indictment for, or has waived indictment for, or has been bound over to the circuit court for, or has been convicted in this State or elsewhere of having committed a felony, or any crime of violence, or an illegal sale of any drug shall own, possess, or control any firearm or ammunition therefor.
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On December 19, 2020, Choda started his vehicle’s engine at night. Choda’s neighbor yelled at him to be quiet. Choda yelled at his neighbor. Profanity was used. Choda and his neighbor yelled at each other. Police were called. While police were present Choda yelled at his neighbor using profanity. Choda and his neighbor were on their own properties separated by a fence. No threats were made. No physical contact occurred between Choda and his neighbor. Choda was arrested for disorderly conduct; Case 1:21-cv-00384 Document 1 Filed 09/14/21
