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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 702-217

Causation in offenses of absolute liability

L 1972, c 9, pt of §1

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.

Official source: Hawaii State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Hawaii statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.