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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person commits the offense of obstruction of justice if the person intentionally:
(a) When called as a witness and having been granted immunity pursuant to chapters 480 and 621C, before or after having been qualified as a witness, refuses to testify or be qualified as a witness when duly directed to testify or be qualified as a witness; or
(b) Influences; obstructs; impedes; or endeavors to influence, obstruct, or impede, the due administration of justice by means of force, threat of force, coercion, fraud, or deception.
(2) Obstruction of justice shall be a class C felony; provided that if the person engaged in activity under subsection (1)(b), obstruction of justice shall be a class B felony.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 5. Crimes and Criminal Proceedings § 710-1072.5 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-5-crimes-and-criminal-proceedings/hi-rev-st-sect-710-1072-5/
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