05-15-2009, 07:30 AM
In my opinion: A marijuana farmer needs to take extra precautions to warn people of his intent to use deadly force and dissuade tresspassing because on the big island marijuana is like honey to flies and trapping humans is not regulated by the DLNR.
In general if somone has firearms and is ready to use them they should post signs i.e; no tresspasing, tresspassors will be shot, etc and they should also fence their property. Main thing is the tresspassor should absolutely know deadly force will be used so they can proceed at their own risk and the intruder should accept that risk by crossing a known boundary like a fence or doorway. For example: Panaewa zoo's tiger display; most everyone knows to not climb the fence...
I assume this is murder at this point. Maybe he will only get charged with manslaughter but should be found guilty if he didn't take some of the above precautions.
In general if somone has firearms and is ready to use them they should post signs i.e; no tresspasing, tresspassors will be shot, etc and they should also fence their property. Main thing is the tresspassor should absolutely know deadly force will be used so they can proceed at their own risk and the intruder should accept that risk by crossing a known boundary like a fence or doorway. For example: Panaewa zoo's tiger display; most everyone knows to not climb the fence...
I assume this is murder at this point. Maybe he will only get charged with manslaughter but should be found guilty if he didn't take some of the above precautions.
Dan De Soto
Mutual Underwriters
Insurance Agent
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dan@mutualunderwriters.com
Tel: 808-961-3207
Fax: 808-969-1120
275 Ponahawai St., Ste#105
Hilo, HI 96720
Mutual Underwriters
Insurance Agent
www.insurancehi.com
dan@mutualunderwriters.com
Tel: 808-961-3207
Fax: 808-969-1120
275 Ponahawai St., Ste#105
Hilo, HI 96720