ICA dismisses appeal for failure to file opening brief

On June 27, 2011, the Hawai’i Intermediate Court of Appeals issued an order dismissing the appeal in Cooper v. State, NO. 30375. In this order, the ICA noted that after filing his appeal, Defendant had failed to file an opening brief, despite being given an extension to do so. Defendant had subsequently been warned that his failure to file an opening brief could result in dismissal, but Defendant had failed to file said brief or request relief from default. Appeal dismissed.