Arkansas Code
Chapter 2 - Principles of Criminal Liability
Subchapter 6 - Justification

§ 5-2-601. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Common carrier” means any...

§ 5-2-602. Defense - In a prosecution for an offense, justification as defined in...

§ 5-2-603. Execution of public duty - (a) Conduct that would otherwise constitute an offense is justifiable...

§ 5-2-604. Choice of evils - (a) Conduct that would otherwise constitute an offense is justifiable...

§ 5-2-605. Use of physical force generally - The use upon another person of physical force that would...

§ 5-2-606. Use of physical force in defense of a person - (a) (1) A person is justified in using physical force...

§ 5-2-607. Use of deadly physical force in defense of a person - (a) A person is justified in using deadly physical force...

§ 5-2-608. Use of physical force in defense of premises - (a) A person in lawful possession or control of premises...

§ 5-2-609. Use of physical force in defense of property - A person is justified in using nondeadly physical force upon...

§ 5-2-610. Use of physical force by law enforcement officers - (a) A law enforcement officer is justified in using nondeadly...

§ 5-2-611. Use of physical force by private person aiding law enforcement officers - (a) A person is justified in using nondeadly physical force...

§ 5-2-612. Use of physical force in resisting arrest - Whether the arrest is lawful or unlawful, a person may...

§ 5-2-613. Use of physical force to prevent escape from correctional facility or custody of correctional officer - (a) Unless the correctional officer knows or reasonably should know...

§ 5-2-614. Use of reckless or negligent force - (a) When a person believes that the use of physical...

§ 5-2-615. Use of physical force by a pregnant woman in defense of her unborn child - (a) As used in this section: (1) “Pregnant” means the...

§ 5-2-620. Use of force to defend persons and property within home - (a) The right of an individual to defend himself or...

§ 5-2-622. Gambling debts and losses - It is no defense to a prosecution for a crime...