State v. Reis (ICA February 27, 2025)
Background. Brandon Reis was on trial for attempted murder in
the second degree. At trial, he argued he acted in self-defense. The trial
court instructed the jury about the use of lethal
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State v. Reis (ICA February 27, 2025)
Background. Brandon Reis was on trial for attempted murder in
the second degree. At trial, he argued he acted in self-defense. The trial
court instructed the jury about the use of lethal…
State v. Nagamine (ICA February 26, 2025). Bryson Nagamine pleaded no contest to habitually operating a vehicle
under the influence of an intoxicant. HRS § 291E-61.5. The circuit court—the
Honorable Judge Kathleen Watanabe presiding—sentenced him to five years
probation and…