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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 706-609

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.

When a conviction or sentence is set aside on direct or collateral attack, the court shall not impose a new sentence for the same offense, or for a different offense based on the same conduct, which is more severe than the prior sentence.