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HRS §708-812.5

What counts as intent to commit a crime inside a building

This section defines when a person has the intent to commit a crime against a person or property inside a building. It says the intent can be formed before, during, or after entering the building illegally. This definition is used for burglary charges.

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The statute, as written — Burglary offenses; intent to commit therein a crime against a person or against property rights

A person engages in conduct "with intent to commit therein a crime against a person or against property rights" if the person formed the intent to commit within the building a crime against a person or property rights before, during, or after unlawful entry into the building. [L 2006, c 230, pt of §2] COMMENTARY ON §708-812.5 Act 230, Session Laws 2006, added this section, defining the phrase "with intent to commit therein a crime against a person or against property rights."
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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