Offenses Against Public Order

Offenses against public order are charged under Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Section 711.

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What Are Offenses Against Public Order?

In the State of Hawaii, offenses against public order are charged under Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Section 711. Offenses against public order 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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Classes of Offenses Against Public Order

CLASS B FELONIES

Cruelty to animals by fighting dogs in the first degree

Sexual assault of an animal (second or subsequent offense)

Sexual assault of an animal in the presence of a minor

Subjecting a minor to sexual contact with an animal

CLASS C FELONIES

Riot

Aggravated harassment by stalking

Cruelty to animals in the first degree

Causing injury or death to a service animal or law enforcement animal

Sexual assault of an animal (first offense)

Cruelty to animals by fighting dogs in the second degree

Violation of privacy in the first degree

Interference with the operator of a public transit vehicle

MISDEMEANORS

Failure to disperse

Unlawful assembly

Harassment by stalking

Harassment by impersonation

Abuse of a corpse

Cruelty to animals in the second degree

Intentional interference with the use of a service animal or law enforcement animal

Pet animal or equine animal desertion, recklessly causing the death of or substantial bodily injury to the pet animal or equine animal

Cruelty to animals by trapping

Violation of privacy in the second degree

PETTY MISDEMEANORS

Disorderly conduct

Obstructing any highway or public passage

Harassment

Pet animal or equine animal desertion

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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