07-16-2013, 06:57 PM
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Originally posted by TomK
Oink,quote:Having read that link I agree, the law isn't quite as anti-tenant or anti-homeowner as I thought, but just as you say, that's also just my personal non-legal-trained opinion. I wonder if it would protect someone saying something online such as "I have a gun in every room, bring it on!". I bet a good prosecutor could use that to their advantage.
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent...3-0304.HTM
Based on my layman interpretation of the above referenced law, you are not required to retreat from your home or place of work.
Tom
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Oink, Tom, well said. A few months ago we had over a dozen break-ins within a two block radius. Everyone was on edge. Cops and vice/undercover were looking for the "ring" of thieves. Door to door interviews were conducted each time someone's house was robbed.
I took the opportunity to ask a few pertinent questions of the officers, and come to the same conclusion as you both. You cannot shoot a perp in the back as he's running out the door with your laptop, purse, wallet, or TV. However, if you feel your life and those in the household are at risk, you may shoot/defend yourself against the perp.
At our hale:
Big dogs - Check
Alarm System - Check
Neighbors involved - Check
Word of Mouth (ie. do NOT go over there, etc.)- Check
Bat - Check
Shotgun - Check
We also recently installed an eight (8) camera system which also enhances our chances of providing evidence, if we must defend our lives against the criminals. Big Island Surveillance has a great system for a good price.
Bottom line: (IMO)These kinds of sub-humans who threaten our very lives and our children can not continue to terrorize us in this manner. We must, as a community, help these morons (if possible), or prepare to protect yourselves when all else fails.
No one threatens my family. What say you? How do we deal with this as a community? (So damn disgusted. E kala mai. [
!])