State v. Cordero

Opinion of the Court by

LIM, J.

Mario Thomas Cordero, Sr. (Cordero) appeals the August 18, 2003 judgment upon a bench trial in the family court of the third circuit1 that convicted him of abuse of family or household member, a violation of Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) §§ 709-906(1) and - 906(4) (Supp.2003).2

*382Cordero contends “there was insufficient evidence to show that ... the police had reasonable grounds to believe that there was physical abuse or harm inflicted by Mr. Cordero upon Julia[ Hoke, the complaining witness].” Opening Brief at 18. We agree, and reverse.

I. Background.

On September…