Quach v. State - Certiorari Application Denied

The Hawaii Supreme Court issued a one-paragraph order denying certiorari review in SCWC-23-0000696. The petitioner's application, filed March 6, 2026, challenged the Intermediate Court of Appeals ruling in CAAP-23-0000696. Four justices (Acting C.J. McKenna, Eddins, Devens, and Circuit Judge Ashford) signed the rejection order; Justice Ginoza dissented from the denial.\n\nCriminal defendants in Hawaii facing similar procedural postures should understand that certiorari denial does not constitute precedent or indicate error was found. The underlying conviction (Criminal No. 1PC07100242) and the Intermediate Court of Appeals decision remain intact. Petitioners seeking further review would need to explore extraordinary writ remedies or federal habeas corpus if applicable.