Crimes are sometimes broadly classified or categorized by their nature—such as (1) crimes that are harmful to the victim’s body (assault, battery, rape, and murder) and are known as crimes against the person; and (2) crimes that are harmful to the victim by depriving him of his property or damaging his property and are known as crimes against property (criminal trespassing, burglary, robbery, bribery, blackmail, theft, arson).

In Hawaii, crimes are indeed categorized by their nature, aligning with the broader classification found in many jurisdictions. Crimes against the person, such as assault, battery, rape, and murder, are offenses that cause physical harm or a threat of harm to individuals. These are covered under various sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), including but not limited to Chapter 707, which deals with offenses against the person. On the other hand, crimes against property, such as criminal trespass, burglary, robbery, bribery, blackmail, theft, and arson, involve the deprivation or damage to someone's property. These crimes are addressed in different chapters of the HRS, including Chapters 708 (Offenses Against Property Rights) and 709 (Offenses Against Public Property). The specific statutes within these chapters define the elements of each crime, the potential defenses, and the range of penalties that may be imposed upon conviction. An attorney can provide more detailed information about the laws pertaining to each specific crime and the legal processes involved.