PADGETT, Justice.
This is an appeal from a conviction for abuse of a family or household member under HRS § 709-906.
On the morning the case was called for trial, it appeared that the complaining witness was not present although, according to the prosecutor's statement, she had been served with a subpoena by the State. The State moved for the issuance of a bench warrant and the defense moved for a dismissal without prejudice. The court denied the bench...
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