In re Steven

Citations

• 23 Haw. 250
• 1916 Haw. LEXIS 18

Syllabus

<p>Criminal Law — warrant of arrest, — jurisdiction of person.</p> <p>A warrant of arrest in a criminal case is tbe writ or process by tbe service of wbicb upon tbe accused tbe court acquires jurisdiction of bis person. But tbe issuance of a warrant, or tbe service of a valid warrant, may be waived and jurisdiction of tbe person conferred by a general appearance and plea to the charge.</p> <p>Indictment and Information- — verification of information — constitutional law.</p> <p>Tbe Fourth Amendment does not require that an information be verified or supported by affidavit except as it is used as tbe basis for the issuance of a warrant. As a charge or accusation, in tbe absence of statute, an information may be presented and filed by a public prosecuting officer upon bis official oath.</p>