Haw. Rev. Stat. § 710-1020

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 710-1020 - Escape in the first degree

(1) A person commits the offense of escape in the first degree if the person intentionally employs physical force, the threat of physical force, or a dangerous instrument against the person of another in escaping from a correctional or detention facility or from custody.

(2) Escape in the first degree is a class B felony.

HRS § 710-1020

L 1972, c 9, pt of §1; gen ch 1993

Defendant escaped from prison when defendant failed to return from furlough. 71 H. 251, 787 P.2d 690.