NO. 23655

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAII

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STATE OF HAWAII, Plaintiff-Appellee

vs.

CHARLES WILLIAM MOORE, Defendant-Appellant

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APPEAL FROM THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD CIRCUIT
(CASE NO. G-14636/NK)


ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL
(By: Moon, C.J., Levinson,
Nakayama, Ramil, and Acoba, JJ.)


On March 13, 2001, this court ordered Appellant Charles William Moore, pro se, to either file the opening brief in the above entitled matter or an appropriate dismissal of the appeal within 30 days from the date of the order. Appellant having failed to comply and it appearing that the opening brief is in default,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the appeal is dismissed.

DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii, May 3, 2001.