Neighbors dogs got loose

[Bob Orts]

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Originally posted by KathyH

Nothing in the law allows people to execute dogs for these violations. Dogs are indeed put down in Hawai'i after attacks, but by order of the court.

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In an after the event situation, the statutes does prevent retaliation against the dog. But Hawaii laws also address as it's happening scenarios as well. Hawaii laws does have a Principal of Justification, and Hawaii common and case laws supports Necessity and even Choice of Evils. So as it was happening, actions up to and including killing the dog could be justified.