Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified in Hawaii.
The bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify when the use of deadly force is not justified. It specifies that the use of deadly force is not justifiable if the actor provoked the use of force with intent to cause death or serious bodily injury, or if the actor knows they can avoid using such force with complete safety by retreating or surrendering possession. The bill also outlines when the use of force is not justifiable, such as resisting an arrest by a law enforcement officer.
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