Shoplifting
HRS 708-833.5 — a minimum fine of twice, three times or four times the value, and double that after a prior
Shoplifting is concealing or taking possession of a store's goods, altering a price tag, or moving goods from one container to another, in each case with intent to defraud. The unaltered tag, photographs of the goods identified by the arresting officer, or register receipts are prima facie evidence of value and ownership.
Who handles this in Hawaii: Hawaii State Bar Association, Lawyer Referral and Information Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Hawaii directory.
| Level, by the value | Minimum fine |
|---|---|
| Level, by the valueA petty misdemeanor | Minimum fineTwice the value |
| Level, by the valueA misdemeanor | Minimum fineThree times the value |
| Level, by the valueA class C felony | Minimum fineFour times the value |
After a prior shoplifting conviction, each minimum fine is doubled. Where a person defaults on the fine and the default was not contumacious, the court may order community service instead.
Sources for this section (2)
- HRS 708-833.5 — Shoplifting
- HRS 708-830 — Theft
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Hawaii attorney.