Hawaii Revised Statutes 709-905 – Endangering the welfare of an incompetent person
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709-905 Endangering the welfare of an incompetent person. (1) A person commits the offense of endangering the welfare of an incompetent person if he knowingly acts in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical or mental welfare of a person who is unable to care for himself because of physical or mental disease, disorder, or defect.
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 709-905
- Misdemeanor: Usually a petty offense, a less serious crime than a felony, punishable by less than a year of confinement.
(2) Endangering the welfare of an incompetent person is a misdemeanor.