04-04-2016, 04:49 PM
Kenoi is already "guilty" of his actions in the court of public opinion, and by his own admission, however, still maintains a great support system.
The argument then becomes a legal one, thus, the charges are what the AG believes can be prosecuted. As to the judges, they had to recuse themselves for obvious reasons. It has been mentioned several times here, that we live in a very small town/County/State. It is expected. Not out of fear, in my opinion, but in order to preserve the case. A mistrial would be too costly, all the way around.
Nevertheless, a judge will hear his case in July, or thereafter (more filings will dictate the timing), and he will be out of office. His law license is at stake, and he cannot accept any plea deal that would jeopardize potential future endeavors, which may include the right to practice law in the State of Hawaii.
This will be much like Frank Fasi in the old days, and the legal system is being "used" by the Democratic machine to some extent. He was allegedly/apparently considering running for Governor. Once politics is involved, all bets are off when it comes to "justice".
My sympathy lies with his family. Such a terrible end to his once promising political career.
JMO.
ETA: "political" to career. Kenoi is a fighter, and he will survive this.
The argument then becomes a legal one, thus, the charges are what the AG believes can be prosecuted. As to the judges, they had to recuse themselves for obvious reasons. It has been mentioned several times here, that we live in a very small town/County/State. It is expected. Not out of fear, in my opinion, but in order to preserve the case. A mistrial would be too costly, all the way around.
Nevertheless, a judge will hear his case in July, or thereafter (more filings will dictate the timing), and he will be out of office. His law license is at stake, and he cannot accept any plea deal that would jeopardize potential future endeavors, which may include the right to practice law in the State of Hawaii.
This will be much like Frank Fasi in the old days, and the legal system is being "used" by the Democratic machine to some extent. He was allegedly/apparently considering running for Governor. Once politics is involved, all bets are off when it comes to "justice".
My sympathy lies with his family. Such a terrible end to his once promising political career.
JMO.
ETA: "political" to career. Kenoi is a fighter, and he will survive this.