State v. Jackson

LEVINSON, Justice,

concurring in amended opinion.*

I agree with the majority that “Jackson received a fair trial, free from reversible error, and that sufficient evidence was presented by the prosecution to support his convictions.” Majority opinion at 74. I also agree with the majority that “the circuit court erred in concluding that the commencement of [Jackson’s] trial was within the time limits set forth in [Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedure (HRPP) ] Rule 48,” and that, therefore, “we have no choice but to vacate Jackson’s convictions and remand for entry of an order dismissing the charges…