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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person commits the offense of riot if the person participates with five or more other persons in a course of disorderly conduct:
(a) With intent to commit or facilitate the commission of a felony; or
(b) When the person or any other participant to the person's knowledge uses or intends to use a firearm or other dangerous instrument in the course of the disorderly conduct.
(2) Riot is a class C felony.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 5. Crimes and Criminal Proceedings § 711-1103 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-5-crimes-and-criminal-proceedings/hi-rev-st-sect-711-1103/
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