Territory v. Waiamau

Citations

• 24 Haw. 247
• 1918 Haw. LEXIS 54

Syllabus

<p>Criminal Law — term of sentence.</p> <p>When a sentence is imposed under the indeterminate sentence laws of this Territory the term of <the sentence is the maximum period fixed by the court.</p> <p>Same — parole—effect of.</p> <p>After the prisoner has served the minimum term provided by law or imposed by the sentence of the court he may be allowed to go on parole but he is still in the legal custody and control of the prison authorities and is deemed still to be serving out the sentence imposed upon him.</p> <p>Same — cumulative sentences may he imposed.</p> <p>Courts may impose cumulative sentences and in so doing the term of the last sentence should commence from the termination of the sentence next preceding.</p>