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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 702-217

Causation in offenses of absolute liability

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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 702-217, Causation in offenses of absolute liability, Hawaii, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2430253
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When causing a particular result is an element of an offense for which absolute liability is imposed by law, the element is not established unless the actual result is a probable consequence of the defendant's conduct.