Waikiki's most famous for WaikÄ«kÄ« Beach, but it is just one of five beaches in the district, the other four being Kuhio Beach, Gray's Beach, Fort DeRussy Beach and Kahanamoku Beach. WaikÄ«kÄ« is home to public places including KapiÊ»olani Park, Fort DeRussy, Kahanamoku Lagoon, KÅ«hiÅ Beach Park, and Ala Wai Harbor.
The basis for status offenses stems from the legal theory of parens patriae, in that status offenses are harmful to minors, and the courts need to protect minors from such activities.
In misdemeanor cases, the defendant is asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty or no contest. In felony cases, a date is set for a preliminary hearing. Status Conference. A court hearing to determine the status, or progress and direction, of a case. Preliminary Hearing This is an evidentiary hearing in which the District Attorneyâs office must prove to a judge or court commissioner that there is enough evidence to believe the defendant committed a felony.