CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES
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| We have been very successful in defending those accused of criminal charges in both Federal and State courts. A sample of recent victories is listed below. For more information please visit Birney B. Bervar's website at www.notguiltyverdict.com. |
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| State of Hawaii v. |
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W.T. |
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Cr. No. |
04-1-1420 |
Not Guilty |
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F.F. |
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Cr. No. |
04-336430 |
Not Guilty |
| State of Hawaii v. |
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D.R. |
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Cr. No. |
04-1-0739 |
Not Guilty |
| State of Hawaii v. |
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J.O. |
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Cr. No. |
03-1-1610 |
Not Guilty |
| State of Hawaii v. |
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J. F. |
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Cr. No. |
04-04-122 |
Not Guilty |
| State of Hawaii v. |
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J.R. |
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Cr. No. |
04-024-458 |
Not Guilty |
| State of Hawaii v. |
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R.S. |
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Cr. No. |
03-1-0219 |
Not Guilty |
| United States of America v. |
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D.C. |
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Cr. No. |
98- 00411HG |
Not Guilty |
| United States of America v. |
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R.A. |
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Cr. No. |
02-00309 |
Not Guilty |
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PERSONAL INJURY & WRONGFUL DEATH CASES
$1.6 million award for a physician's failure to timely diagnose breast cancer
$950,000 award for a physician's failure to timely treat a bleeding ulcer
$135,000 award for a slip and fall injury on a public sidewalk
$90,000 settlement for a slip and fall injury on a public sidewalk
$160,000 settlement in a back injury case
PUBLIC INTEREST CASES
$22 BILLION jury award in a case against the late President Marcos for conversion of a treasure trove consisting of gold bullion and a solid gold Buddha statue.
The development of a large Waikiki ocean front condominium/hotel development which would create congestion, loss of view, and interfere with ocean usage by the public is enjoined by the court in favor of a much smaller more reasonable project.
One of the world's largest life insurance companies is found guilty of breach of fiduciary duty by the court when it did a hostile takeover of a small Hawaii life insurance company.
WILLS & TRUST CASES
A will which would result in the loss of a $350,000 family home to outsiders and obtained through undue influence, is set aside.
A court challenge to a will which sets up a trust for the benefit of the heirs, is repelled.
REAL ESTATE DISPUTES
A landlocked homeowner's right to access to the outside is protected.
A homeowners' ocean right of way is protected from challange.
A deed which would transfer away the family home worth $400, 000 obtained through undue influence , is set aside.
The real property tax assessor is forced to reduce his tax accessment of a Hawaii golf course open to the public, by over $10 million.
Commercial Landlord successfully repels damages lawsuit seeking $400, 000 in economic damages for alleged breach of lease.
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