Increases penalties for shoplifting in Hawaii by imposing higher fines based on the value of stolen property.
This bill aims to deter shoplifting in Hawaii by increasing the minimum fines for theft by means of shoplifting. For class C felonies, the minimum fine is set at four times the value of the stolen property. For misdemeanors, the fine is three times the value, and for petty misdemeanors, it is twice the value. Repeat offenders face doubled fines. The bill also allows for community service as an alternative to fines if payment is defaulted. The changes do not apply to offenses committed before the bill's effective date.
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