As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Common carrier” means any vehicle used to transport for hire any member of the public;
(2) “Deadly physical force” means physical force that under the circumstances in which it is used is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury;
(3) “Dwelling” means an enclosed space that is used or intended to be used as a human habitation, home, or residence on a temporary or permanent basis;
(4) “Minor” means any person under eighteen (18) years of age;
(5)
(A) “Occupiable structure” means a vehicle, building, or other structure:
(i) Where any person lives or carries on a business or other calling;
(ii) Where people assemble for a purpose of business, government, education, religion, entertainment, or public transportation; or
(iii) That is customarily used for overnight accommodation of a person whether or not a person is actually present.
(B) “Occupiable structure” includes each unit of an occupiable structure divided into a separately occupied unit;
(6) “Physical force” means:
(A) Any bodily impact, restraint, or confinement; or
(B) The threat of any bodily impact, restraint, or confinement;
(7) “Premises” means:
(A) An occupiable structure; or
(B) Any real property;
(8) “Unlawful physical force” means physical force that is employed without the consent of the person against whom it is directed and the employment of the physical force constitutes a criminal offense or tort or would constitute a criminal offense or tort except for a defense other than the defense of justification or privilege; and
(9) “Vehicle” means any craft or device designed for the transportation of a person or property across land or water or through the air.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 2 - Principles of Criminal Liability
§ 5-2-603. Execution of public duty
§ 5-2-605. Use of physical force generally
§ 5-2-606. Use of physical force in defense of a person
§ 5-2-607. Use of deadly physical force in defense of a person
§ 5-2-608. Use of physical force in defense of premises
§ 5-2-609. Use of physical force in defense of property
§ 5-2-610. Use of physical force by law enforcement officers
§ 5-2-611. Use of physical force by private person aiding law enforcement officers
§ 5-2-612. Use of physical force in resisting arrest
§ 5-2-614. Use of reckless or negligent force
§ 5-2-615. Use of physical force by a pregnant woman in defense of her unborn child
§ 5-2-620. Use of force to defend persons and property within home