Chapter 703 — Chapter 703
11 sections in this chapter.
HRS §703-300 Definitions relating to justification
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§703-300 Definitions relating to justification. In this chapter, unless a different meaning is plainly required: "Believes" means reasonably believes. "Deadly force" means force which the actor uses with the intent of causing or which the actor knows to create a substantial risk …
HRS §703-301 Justification a defense; civil remedies unaffected
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§703-301 Justification a defense; civil remedies unaffected. (1) In any prosecution for an offense, justification, as defined in sections 703-302 through 703-309, is a defense. (2) The fact that conduct is justifiable under this chapter does not abolish or impair any remedy for s…
HRS §703-302 Choice of evils
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§703-302 Choice of evils. (1) Conduct which the actor believes to be necessary to avoid an imminent harm or evil to the actor or to another is justifiable provided that: (2) When the actor was reckless or negligent in bringing about the situation requiring a choice of harms or ev…
HRS §703-303 Execution of public duty
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§703-303 Execution of public duty. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), conduct is justifiable when it is required or authorized by: (2) The other sections of this chapter apply to: (3) The justification afforded by subsection (1) applies:
HRS §703-304 Use of force in self-protection
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§703-304 Use of force in self-protection. (1) Subject to the provisions of this section and of section 703-308, the use of force upon or toward another person is justifiable when the actor believes that such force is immediately necessary for the purpose of protecting himself aga…
HRS §703-305 Use of force for the protection of other persons
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§703-305 Use of force for the protection of other persons. (1) Subject to the provisions of this section and of section 703-310, the use of force upon or toward the person of another is justifiable to protect a third person when: (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1):
HRS §703-306 Use of force for the protection of property
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§703-306 Use of force for the protection of property. (1) The use of force upon or toward the person of another is justifiable when the actor believes that such force is immediately necessary: (2) The actor may in the circumstances specified in subsection (1) use such force as th…
HRS §703-307 Use of force in law enforcement
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§703-307 Use of force in law enforcement. (1) Subject to the provisions of this section and of section 703-310, the use of force upon or toward the person of another is justifiable when the actor is making or assisting in making an arrest and the actor believes that such force is…
HRS §703-308 Use of force to prevent suicide or the commission of a crime
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§703-308 Use of force to prevent suicide or the commission of a crime. (1) The use of force upon or toward the person of another is justifiable when the actor believes that such force is immediately necessary to prevent the other person from committing suicide, inflicting serious…
HRS §703-309 Use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline, or safety of others
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§703-309 Use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline, or safety of others. The use of force upon or toward the person of another is justifiable under the following circumstances:
HRS §703-310 Provisions generally applicable to justification
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§703-310 Provisions generally applicable to justification. (1) When the actor believes that the use of force upon or toward the person of another is necessary for any of the purposes for which such belief would establish a justification under sections 703-303 to 703-309 but the a…