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HRS §708-811

Second-degree burglary and its penalty

This law defines second-degree burglary as intentionally entering or staying in a building without permission, planning to commit a crime against a person or property. It is a serious crime called a class C felony.

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The statute, as written — Burglary in the second degree

(1) A person commits the offense of burglary in the second degree if the person intentionally enters or remains unlawfully in a building with intent to commit therein a crime against a person or against property rights. (2) Burglary in the second degree is a class C felony.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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