(1) A person other than a juvenile commits the offense of compensation of a juvenile for a crime if the person intentionally or knowingly compensates, offers to compensate, or agrees to compensate any juvenile for the commission of any criminal offense.
Attorney's Note
Under the Hawaii Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|
| Class A felony | 20 years to life | up to $50,000 |
| Class B felony | up to 10 years | up to $25,000 |
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
| misdemeanor | up to 1 year | $2,000 |
| petty misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,000 |
For details, see
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-659,
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-660 and
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 706-663
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“Compensate” means to confer any benefit or pecuniary benefit.
“Juvenile” means any person under eighteen years of age.
