State v. Figaroa

*378OPINION OF THE COURT BY

HEEN, J.

Defendant appeals from his conviction of Rape in the First Degree, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) § 707-730(l)(a)(i) (1976, as amended).

Defendant argues that the trial court erred in admitting his confession into evidence. He contends his warrantless arrest was invalid under HRS § 803-5 (1976, as amended), and, therefore, the confession that followed was inadmissible. He further argues that the confession was inadmissible because the prosecution failed to prove it was voluntary and an act of free will.

We find both contentions to be without merit and affirm the…