Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1224

Current through Act 7 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 712-1224 - Possession of gambling records in the first degree
(1) A person commits the offense of possession of gambling records in the first degree if the person knowingly possesses, produces, or distributes any writing, paper, instrument, or article:
(a) Of a kind commonly used in the operation or promotion of a bookmaking scheme or enterprise, and constituting, reflecting, or representing more than five bets totaling more than $500; or
(b) Of a kind commonly used in the operation, promotion, or playing of a lottery or mutuel scheme or enterprise, and constituting, reflecting, or representing more than one hundred plays or chances therein or one play or chance wherein the winning amount exceeds $5,000.
(2) Possession of gambling records in the first degree is a class C felony.

HRS § 712-1224

L 1972, c 9, pt of §1; am L 1973, c 201, pt of §1; am L 1980, c 174, §1; gen ch 1993

In a prosecution for violation of subsection (1)(a), it is not necessary to prove the occurrence of a sporting event; gambling records were properly admitted although there was no showing of a chain of custody; not unconstitutionally vague. 63 H. 342, 627 P.2d 282.