Hawaii Revised Statutes 710-1068 – Irregularities no defense

It is not a defense to a prosecution under this part:

(1) That the defendant was not competent, for reasons other than lack of penal responsibility, to make the false statement alleged;

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Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
oath: includes a solemn affirmation. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 1-21
Oath: A promise to tell the truth.

(2) That the statement was inadmissible under the law of evidence;

(3) That the oath was administered or taken in an irregular manner; or

(4) That the person administering the oath lacked authority to do so, if the taking of the oath was required or authorized by law.

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