State v. Ababa

Opinion of the Court by

ACOBA, J.

Petitioner/Defendant-Appellee Harvey Ababa (Petitioner) was charged with having committed several felonies. Prior to trial, Petitioner filed a motion to suppress statements which sought to exclude from trial statements he made to the police on January 4, 2000. After a hearing, the first circuit court, the Honorable Michael A. Town presiding, granted Petitioner’s motion and, on February 5, 2001, issued its findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order granting the motion to suppress statements (Order).

Respondent/Plaintiff-Appellant State of Hawaii (the…