Hawaii Supreme Court
Henry James Huihui, Petitioner v. Edwin Shimoda
May 17, 198264 Haw. 527
Summary
The Hawaii Supreme Court held that HRS § 804‑3(b)(3) unconstitutionally denies bail, violating both article I, section 12 of the Hawaii Constitution and the Fourteenth Amendment’s due‑process clause. The Court reasoned that the statute’s irrevocable presumption of dangerousness eliminates required judicial discretion and therefore constitutes an unreasonable denial of bail. The petition for a writ of habeas corpus was granted, affirming the lower court’s order to release the petitioner on bail.
Holding
- Whether HRS § 804‑3(b)(3) violates article I, section 12 of the Hawaii Constitution. HRS § 804‑3(b)(3) unconstitutionally denies bail and therefore violates article I, section 12 of the Hawaii Constitution.
- Whether HRS § 804‑3(b)(3) violates the Fourteenth Amendment’s due‑process clause. The statute’s denial of bail without a fair opportunity to rebut the presumption violates the Fourteenth Amendment’s due‑process clause.
Docket NO. 8563
Cited authorities
- 113 U. Pa. L. Rev. 959
- 42 Alb. L. Rev. 33
- D.C. Code § 23-1322
- 60 Geo. L.J. 1139
- 56 Va. L. Rev. 371
- 79 Harv. L. Rev. 1489
- 58 Geo. L.J. 287
- Pub. L. 86-3, 73
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