A person is justified in using nondeadly physical force upon another person when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes the use of nondeadly physical force is necessary to prevent or terminate the other person's:
(1) Commission or attempted commission of theft or criminal mischief; or
(2) Subsequent flight from the commission or attempted commission of theft or criminal mischief.
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