Williamson v. Hawai'i Paroling Authority

Opinion of the Court by

FOLEY, J.

Petitioner-Appellant Gregory K. Williamson (Williamson) appeals the September 20, 1999, judgment of the circuit court dismissing his petition for post-conviction relief. Williamson claimed that the Hawaii Paroling Authority (HPA) could not set his minimum *157terms of imprisonment at the same length as his court-imposed maximum terms of imprisonment. We agree with Williamson. The circuit court’s September 20, 1999, judgment dismissing Williamson’s petition for post-conviction relief is vacated and this case is remanded to the circuit court.

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Williamson was sentenced…