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.
Status Offense Law and Legal Definition. Status offenses are activities that are deemed offenses when committed by juveniles, because of their age at the time of the activity. In short, these offenses are not illegal if done by an adult. Examples of status offenses include not attending school, breaking curfew laws, running away from home, possession and consumption of alcohol. 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. The following is an example of a Federal Statute defining Status Offense: