Opinion ID: 2778011
Heading Depth: 6
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: through (3);

Text: . . . . “Sexual offense” means an offense that is: . . . . (6) A criminal offense that is comparable to or that exceeds a sexual offense as defined in paragraphs (1) through (5) . . . . HRS § 846E-1 (Supp. 2009). 11 The “Conviction Clauses” refer to provisions within HRS § 846E-1 definitions of “Crimes against minors” section 5 and “Sexual offenses” section 7, which read: “Crime against minors” excludes “sexual offenses” as defined in this section and means a criminal offense that consists of: . . . . (5) Any federal, military, out-of-state, tribal, or foreign conviction for any offense that, under the laws of this State, would be a crime against minors as designated in paragraphs (1) through (4). (continued. . .) - 9 - FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAIʻI REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER Lastly, Alangcas argued that “the key action word, ‘communicates’ is left undefined” and that “[t]his vagueness invites delegation of basic policy matters to policemen . . . for resolution on an ad hoc and subjective basis.” The State responded that HRS § 707-756 is clear in its criminal prohibitions because it unambiguously defines the covered offenses of “crimes against minors” and “sexual offenses.” The State argued that the Conviction Clauses are not vague or overbroad because they clearly refer to crimes that would be the equivalent of those listed in other jurisdictions. In response to Alangcas’ argument that HRS § 707-756 subjects citizens to arbitrary police enforcement, the State maintained that the statute “clearly proscribes only conduct that is intended to harm minors.”