State v. Kauhola - Appeal Dismissal Order

Hawaii Supreme Court

Filed February 27th, 2026

Detected March 2nd, 2026

Summary

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawai'i has approved a stipulation to dismiss the appeal in State of Hawai'i v. Ainsley Anthony Apuakehau Kauhola. The dismissal is with prejudice, and no attorneys' fees or costs are outstanding.

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The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawai'i issued an order approving a stipulation to dismiss the appeal in State of Hawai'i v. Ainsley Anthony Apuakehau Kauhola (Case No. CAAP-25-0000508). The dismissal, based on Hawai'i Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 42(b) and (c), is with prejudice and signifies the voluntary withdrawal of the appeal by the defendant-appellant, who understands the consequences.

This order finalizes the dismissal of the appeal. For legal professionals involved in appellate cases, this serves as an example of the procedural requirements for stipulating to a dismissal, including the need for a voluntary declaration from the appellant and the court's approval. No further action is required by regulated entities as this pertains to a specific court case resolution.

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NOT FOR PUBLICATION I N WEST'S HAWAI I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER Electronically Filed Intermediate Court of Appeals CAAP-25-0000508 27-FEB-2026 08:38 AM Dkt. 38 OAWST NO. CAAP-25-0000508 IN THE INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF HAWAI I STATE OF HAWAI I, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. AINSLEY ANTHONY APUAKEHAU KAUHOLA, Defendant-Appellant APPEAL FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND CIRCUIT (CASE NO. 2CPC-25-0000104) ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION TO DISMISS APPEAL (By: Nakasone, Chief Judge, Leonard and McCullen, JJ.) Upon consideration of the Stipulation for Dismissal of Appeal and Order (Stipulation), filed on February 25, 2026, by Defendant-Appellant Ainsley Kauhola (Kauhola), it appears that (1) the appeal has been docketed and the filing fees have been paid; (2) under Hawai i Rules of Appellate Procedure (HRAP) Rule 42(b), the parties stipulate to dismiss the appeal, with no attorneys' fees or costs outstanding; (3) the Stipulation is signed by counsel for all parties; and (4) pursuant to HRAP Rule 42(c), the Stipulation is accompanied by Kauhola's declaration attesting that the withdrawal is being made voluntarily, and that he understands the consequences of dismissal of the appeal. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Stipulation is approved and the appeal is dismissed with prejudice. DATED: Honolulu, Hawai i, February 27, 2026. /s/ Karen T. Nakasone Chief Judge /s/ Katherine G. Leonard Associate Judge /s/ Sonja M.P. McCullen Associate Judge