HRS §707-713

Reckless endangering in the first degree

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This law makes it a serious crime to use very dangerous methods or fire a gun in a way that carelessly puts someone else at risk of death or serious injury. It is a class C felony, which is a serious crime.

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The statute, as written — Reckless endangering in the first degree

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

(1) A person commits the offense of reckless endangering in the first degree if the person employs widely dangerous means in a manner which recklessly places another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury or intentionally fires a firearm in a manner which recklessly places another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury. (2) Reckless endangering in the first degree is a class C felony.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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