LUM, Chief Justice.
The issue in this appeal is whether the District Court has authority to impose a jail sentence for a traffic offense committed by a minor. We conclude that the District Court lacks authority to impose such a sentence and therefore set aside the sentencing order in this case.
I.
On December 3, 1987, Appellant Natalie Buckman was arrested for two traffic offenses, Driving Without a License in violation of Hawaii Revised Statutes...
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