Honolulu Attorney Paul Cunney

Attorney's Profile

COLLEGE:
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
LAW SCHOOL:
Suffolk University Law School, Boston MA
ATTORNEY SINCE:
1973
STATES ADMITTED:
Massachusetts, Hawaii, Florida (Inactive)
PRACTICE AREAS:
Criminal Defense

Paul Cunney has practiced civilian criminal defense law for nearly 38 years. Mr. Cunney is the senior attorney at The Law Offices of Paul J. Cunney. He has experience in all manner of criminal cases. He is licensed in Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Florida (inactive). As seasoned litigators, the attorneys at the Law Office of Paul Cunney have the experience and drive to put the client at ease and are dedicated to pursuing the best outcome possible for the case and use intelligent strategy in going after positive results.

Attorney's Videos

Can a federal judge order me to surrender a foreign passport to get bail?
Criminal Defense Law

Can a person charged with a crime fire his assigned public defender without having another attorney to represent him?
Criminal Defense Law

Can I be charged if my friend pawned stolen property and I helped them carry it into the pawn shop?
Criminal Defense Law

Can I be stopped and arrested for DUI or DWI in Hawaii even if the vehicle was not moving?
DUI Law

Can I leave Hawaii under a deferred sentence?
Criminal Defense Law

Can I move if I am on probation in Hawaii?
Criminal Defense Law

Can I obtain a license in another state after a drunk driving conviction?
DUI Law

Can I represent myself in a drunk driving case? What can a drunk driving defense attorney do for me?
DUI Law

Can my prior convictions be used against me in a Hawaii drunk driving case?
DUI Law

Can probation be revoked in Hawaii?
Criminal Defense Law

Can the police charge me with a breathalyzer refusal, even though I tried to blow into it?
DUI Law

Do I have a choice of breath or blood alcohol tests? Which should I choose?
DUI Law

Do I have a right to an attorney when I am stopped by an officer and asked to take a field sobriety test in Hawaii?
DUI Law

Do I have to complete the entire probation time?
Criminal Defense Law

Do I have to give consent to a law enforcement officer to search my car in Hawaii?
Criminal Defense Law

Do I need an attorney for my criminal case in Hawaii?
Criminal Defense Law

Does the money for bail have to be cash or can it be by bond or surety?
DUI Law

How can I find out if there is a warrant for my arrest?
Criminal Defense Law

How do I apply for a DMV hearing?
DUI Law

How do I get out of jail after an arrest in Hawaii?
Criminal Defense Law

How do I know what class my crime falls into? Petty offenses, misdemeanors, or felonies?
Criminal Defense Law

How does the datamaster actually work?
DUI Law

How long does a DUI or DWI conviction stay on my record in Hawaii?
DUI Law

How many hours of alcohol classes will I have to take following a drunk driving conviction in Hawaii?
DUI Law

How much are the fees for license reinstatement following a drunk driving conviction in Hawaii?
DUI Law

How much does it cost to hire a attorney in a criminal case in Hawaii?
Criminal Defense Law

How will a Hawaii DUI or DWI conviction affect me other than the criminal penalties and the license loss?
DUI Law

How will my sentence be decided in Hawaii?
Criminal Defense Law

I actually passed the breath test, but the police still arrested me. How is that possible?
DUI Law

I am guilty, have no defense, and just want to get this over with. Should I even bother getting an attorney?
Criminal Defense Law

I just got arrested for a drunk driving in Hawaii. What do I do?
DUI Law

I was just arrested for drunk driving. Will my insurance company cancel my auto insurance policy now?
DUI Law

If I am charged with a crime in Hawaii, can I be convicted just based on someone else's word?
Criminal Defense Law

If I am stopped while driving in Hawaii and the police officer asks me to do field sobriety tests, do I have to do them?
DUI Law

If my criminal record is expunged, do I ever have to admit that I have a criminal record?
Criminal Defense Law

If my driver's license is suspended following a drunk driving conviction in Hawaii, how can I get it back?
DUI Law

If the police has a warrant to search my house, can they look anywhere?
Criminal Defense Law

In a jury trial, why does the judge need to see the verdict before the jury foreman reads it aloud?
Criminal Defense Law

Should I agree to a plea bargain?
Criminal Defense Law

Should I agree to take a breathalyzer test? What happens in Hawaii if I do not?
DUI Law

The police did not read me my rights. Does that mean that the arrest is invalid and the charges will be dismissed?
Criminal Defense Law

The police officer never gave me a Miranda warning following my drunk driving arrest in Hawaii. Can I get my case dismissed?
DUI Law

The police officer took my license and gave me a notice of driver's license suspension after a breath test in Hawaii. Can they do that?
DUI Law

The police want to get my side of the story. Should I give a statement?
Criminal Defense Law

This is the first time I am in trouble in Hawaii. Will the prosecutor treat this charge like it is my first offense?
Criminal Defense Law

What are Miranda rights or Miranda warnings?
Criminal Defense Law

What are my rights if I am accused of a crime in Hawaii?
Criminal Defense Law

What are the penalties for a drunk driving conviction in Hawaii?
DUI Law

What are the standardized field sobriety tests?
DUI Law

What happens if I refuse a breath test in Hawaii?
DUI Law

What happens in a federal detention hearing?
Criminal Defense Law

What if I burped or regurgitated within twenty minutes prior to blowing?
DUI Law

What if it is longer than 10 days since my Hawaii drunk driving arrest? Can I still file for a DMV hearing?
DUI Law

What is a criminal arraignment? Will I be released on bail? Should I take a plea at an arraignment?
DUI Law

What is a pre-sentence investigation report and what is it used for in Hawaii?
Criminal Defense Law

What is a public defender?
Criminal Defense Law

What is an ignition interlock device?
DUI Law

What is blood alcohol content (BAC) or level?
DUI Law

What is the datamaster's margin of error?
DUI Law

What is the difference between someone on parole and someone on probation?
Criminal Defense Law

What is the insanity defense and how does it work in Hawaii?
Criminal Defense Law

What is the officer looking for during the initial detention at the drunk driving scene?
DUI Law

What makes a DUI or DWI a felony?
DUI Law

What rights do I have in Hawaii when a law enforcement officer asks me questions?
Criminal Defense Law

What should I do if I am arrested in Hawaii?
Criminal Defense Law

What symptoms and behavior is the officer looking for during the initial detention at the scene of a DUI or DWI?
DUI Law

What types of sentences are there for crimes in Hawaii?
Criminal Defense Law

What will happen if I do not complete the conditions ordered by the court in my Hawaii drunk driving case?
DUI Law

What will it cost to hire a drunk driving defense attorney?
DUI Law

When do the police have to read me my rights in Hawaii?
Criminal Defense Law

When is an ignition interlock device required in Hawaii?
DUI Law

When should I call or hire an attorney for my drunk driving case?
DUI Law

Who sets a sentence in Hawaii and how is it determined?
Criminal Defense Law

Why am I receiving letters from attorneys seeking to represent me for my drunk driving case?
DUI Law

Why did I have to post bond?
Criminal Defense Law

Why did the officer make me follow a penlight with my eyes to the left and right?
DUI Law

Why should I hire a criminal defense attorney?
Criminal Defense Law

Will I be charged to speak to an attorney about my Hawaii drunk driving case?
DUI Law

Will I go to jail after being arrested for drunk driving in Hawaii?
DUI Law

Will I have to go to court in my Hawaii drunk driving case?
DUI Law

Will I have to testify at trial in my Hawaii drunk driving case?
DUI Law

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The criminal defense lawyers of the Law Offices of Paul Cunney are seasoned litigators who focus on helping those charged with a crime in Hawaii. We are experienced in criminal defense matters, ranging from traffic violations and DUI, to serious felony charges including sexual assault and violent crimes. Our Hawaii defense attorneys work one-on-one with each client to make sure that each aspect of the case is understood. Our goal is to develop the best strategy for the client's case and aggressively pursue results in every aspect of the matter.

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