Hafoka v. State

Petitioner-Appellant Meini Hafoka, aka Wally Hafoka, aka Worli Hafoka, (Hafoka) appeals from the "Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order Denying Without Hearing Petition to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Judgment or Release Petitioner from Custody" (Order Denying Petition) filed on July 7, 2004 in the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit(circuit court). Hafoka filed his petition for post-conviction relief (Rule 40 Petition) on November 20, 2003 pursuant to Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedure (HRPP) Rule 40.