§710-1029 - Hindering prosecution in the first degree. - Hawaii Statutes

     §710-1029  Hindering prosecution in the first degree.  (1)  A person commits the offense of hindering prosecution in the first degree if, with the intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of another for a class A, B, or C felony or murder in any degree, the person renders assistance to the other person.

     (2)  Hindering prosecution in the first degree is a class C felony. [L 1972, c 9, pt of §1; am L 1997, c 149, §6]

 

SUPPLEMENTAL COMMENTARY ON §§710-1028 TO 1030

 

  Act 149, Session Laws 1997, amended §710-1029 to provide that a person commits the offense of hindering prosecution in the first degree if with the intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of another for murder in any degree, the person renders assistance to the other person.  The legislature found that the offense of murder warrants punishment that is sufficient to fit the grave consequences of the crime.  Senate Standing Committee Report No. 1600.