HAR §7-9-27. Sentinel, lookout, offenses against or by (loitering)

(a) A model specification for the offense of sentinel, lookout, offenses against or by (loitering) shall be as follows: "In that _____________________, while posted as a (sentinel) (lookout), did (at) (on board) _____________________, on or about _____________________ 19__, (loiter) (wrongfully sit down) on his post." (b) The elements of the offense of sentinel, lookout, offenses against or by (loitering) shall be as follows: (1) That the accused was posted as a sentinel or lookout; (2) That, at the time and place alleged and while posted as a sentinel or lookout, the accused, without authorization or excuse, loitered, or wrongfully sat down on the accused's post; and (3) That, under the circumstance, the conduct of the accused was to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the state military forces. (c) As used in this section "loiter" means to stand around, to move about slowly, to linger, or to lag behind when that conduct is in violation of known instructions or accompanied by a failure to give complete attention to duty. [Eff: FEB 11 1985] (Auth: HRS §§124A-155, 124A-171) (Imp: HRS §124A-155) BACK TO TOP