Arkansas Statutes
§ 5-2-608 — Use of physical force in defense of premises
Arkansas·Title 5
(a)A person in lawful possession or control of premises or a vehicle 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 commission or attempted commission of a criminal trespass by the other person in or upon the premises or vehicle.
(b)A person may use deadly physical force under the circumstances set forth in subsection (a) of this section if:
(1)Use of deadly physical force is authorized by § 5-2-607 ; or (2) The person reasonably believes the use of deadly physical force is necessary to prevent the commission of arson or burglary by a trespasser.
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Related
United States v. Raglin
500 F.3d 675 (Eighth Circuit, 2007)
Sipe v. State
404 S.W.3d 164 (Court of Appeals of Arkansas, 2012)
Opinion No.
(Arkansas Attorney General Reports, 2006)
United States v. Rodney M. Raglin
(Eighth Circuit, 2007)
Legislative History
Acts 1975, No. 280, § 508; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-508.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 5-1-101
Title§ 5-1-102
Definitions§ 5-1-103
Applicability to offenses generally§ 5-1-104
Territorial applicability§ 5-1-106
Felonies§ 5-1-107
Misdemeanors§ 5-1-108
Violations§ 5-1-109
Statute of limitations