Hawaii Revised Statutes > Chapter 845 – Career Criminals
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| § 845-1 | Findings and purpose |
| § 845-2 | Career criminal prosecution program |
| § 845-3 | Persons subject to career criminal prosecution efforts |
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes > Chapter 845 - Career Criminals
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.