Mistake led to theft of rocks from heiau, attorney says

By Rosemarie Bernardo

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 07, 2013

~~<p>The theft charge against former state Rep. Roland Sagum III, accused of taking rocks from an archaeological site on Kauai, stems from some misunderstandings, according to his attorney.</p>
<p>Sagum plans to plead not guilty in Kauai Circuit Court today, Sagum's attorney Craig De Costa said Wednesday. He said ethics rules prevent him from explaining the misunderstandings that led to the charge. The second-degree theft charge, a class C felony, carries a maximum of five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.</p>
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The theft charge against former state Rep. Roland Sagum III, accused of taking rocks from an archaeological site on Kauai, stems from some misunderstandings, according to his attorney.

Sagum plans to plead not guilty in Kauai Circuit Court today, Sagum's attorney Craig De Costa said Wednesday. He said ethics rules prevent him from explaining the misunderstandings that led to the charge. The second-degree theft charge, a class C felony, carries a maximum of five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Login for more...