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.
- Suspended Sentences - Theft. Status Hearings are a relatively new procedure in our criminal law. Status Hearings do not apply to cases which are to go before a jury. Status Hearings apply only to cases which are going to be dealt with on a not guilty - judge alone basis in the District Court. Status Hearings have been in operation from the end of 2000 and many Courts were still finding their feet concerning Status Hearings during 2004.