02-01-2010, 02:50 PM
I'm with Kathy. Change the title, please. Robbery is taking something from a person by force of fear. Classically, burglary is the unlawful entry into a building with intent to commit a felony therein (usually theft, but it could be wiretapping of phones). Your laws may vary.
The reason this is important is that Puna and Hawaii have NOT seen many robberies, as of yet. Not to minimize burglaries, but robberies are very dangerous. The burglary of an occupied dwelling is also very dangerous and is punished more severely.
Kathy and I have the same pet peeve on this.
Very sad about the Kalapana Village Cafe. Although I don't hear too much about, it is a wonderful place in a unique area of the island, and the new owners had taken the place up a notch.
The reason this is important is that Puna and Hawaii have NOT seen many robberies, as of yet. Not to minimize burglaries, but robberies are very dangerous. The burglary of an occupied dwelling is also very dangerous and is punished more severely.
Kathy and I have the same pet peeve on this.
Very sad about the Kalapana Village Cafe. Although I don't hear too much about, it is a wonderful place in a unique area of the island, and the new owners had taken the place up a notch.