Offenses Against Public Administration

Offenses against public administration are charged under Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Section 710.

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What Are Offenses Against Public Administration?

In the State of Hawaii, offenses against public administration are charged under Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Section 710. Offenses against public administration are mostly classified as Class B and C felonies or misdemeanors. The type of classification determines the authorized sentence.

If found guilty of a felony, the Hawaii paroling authority will determine the minimum amount of time served and eligibility for parole. This will be determined at a separate hearing after trial. There are three classes of felonies:

Class B felonies are punishable with up to 10 years imprisonment
Class C felonies are punishable with up to 5 years imprisonment

If found guilty of a misdemeanor, the judge will determine the sentence. There are two types of misdemeanors:

Misdemeanors are punishable with up to one year imprisonment and fine of $2,000
Petty misdemeanors are punishable with up to 30 days imprisonment and a fine of $1,000

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Levels of Offenses Against Public Administration

CLASS B FELONIES

Bribery of a public servant
Intimidating a juror

CLASS C FELONIES

Obtaining a government-issued identification document under false pretenses in the first degree
Impersonating a law enforcement officer in the first degree
Bail jumping
Resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle in the first degree
Hindering prosecution in the first degree
Perjury
Bribery of or by a witness
Intimidating a witness
Retaliating against a witness
Obstruction of justice
Bribery of or by a juror
Jury tampering
Retaliating against a juror

MISDEMEANORS

Obstruction of government operations
Rendering a false alarm
Misuse of 911 emergency telephone service
False reporting to law-enforcement authorities
Impersonating a public servant
Obtaining a government-issued identification document under false pretenses in the second degree
Impersonating a law enforcement officer in the second degree
Tampering with government records
Bail jumping in the second degree
Resisting arrest
Resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle in the second degree
Hindering prosecution in the second degree
False swearing in official matters
Unsworn falsification to authorities
Tampering with a witness
Tampering with physical evidence

PETTY MISDEMEANORS

Interference with the reporting of an emergency or crime
Refusing to aid a law enforcement officer
Refusing to assist in fire control
False swearing

If you or someone you love is facing any of these or similar charges in the Hawaii court system, contact us immediately.

Even if the State’s investigation is ongoing and you have not yet been formally charged, we can help protect your rights, and take proactive steps to mitigate your exposure to life-changing criminal penalties.

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