In Interest of Doe

Minor-appellant John Doe (hereinafter “Doe”) appeals from an order waiving Family Court jurisdiction and transferring him to Circuit Court for trial as an adult. Recently, we have seen a spate of cases questioning, among other issues, the adequacy of the Family Court’s waiver order. In re John Doe, 61 Haw. 167, 598 P.2d 176 (1979); In re John Doe, 61 Haw. 48, 594 P.2d 1084 (1979); State v. Stanley0527, 592 P.2d 422 (1979). Our concern in this case, however, is whether, on the merits, Doe should have been waived to Circuit Court. Doe argues that the Family Court abused its discretion in…