Hawaii Revised Statutes 853-4 – Chapter not applicable; when
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Attorney's Note
Under the Hawaii Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:Class | Prison | Fine |
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Class A felony | 20 years to life | up to $50,000 |
misdemeanor | up to 1 year | $2,000 |
petty misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 853-4
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
provided that the prohibition in this paragraph shall not apply to offenses described in section 709-906(18);