Opinion of the Court by NAKAMURA, C.J.
Based on a mistaken belief that a critical witness would not be appearing, the trial court dismissed, with prejudice, charges against Defendant-Appellee Drew Clemente (Clemente) for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant (OVUII) and speeding. After the mistake was discovered and the witness arrived on time, Plaintiff-Appellant State of Hawai`i (State) orally moved that the trial court reconsider its dismissal...
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