Arkansas § 5-71-203 Inciting riot

Arkansas Statutes

§ 5-71-203 — Inciting riot

Arkansas § 5-71-203

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Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-203 (2026).

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(a)A person commits the offense of inciting riot if he or she knowingly:

(1)By speech or conduct urges others to participate in a riot under circumstances that produce a clear and present danger that they will participate in a riot; or (2) Gives commands, instructions, or signals to others in furtherance of a riot.

(b)(1) Inciting riot is a Class D felony if physical injury to a person or damage to property results from the offense.

(2)(A) Otherwise, inciting riot is a Class A misdemeanor.

(B)In addition to any other sentence imposed under this section, a person convicted of inciting riot shall be ordered to pay restitution for any physical injury, damage, or loss incurred as a result of the offense.

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(a) A person commits the offense of inciting riot if he or she knowingly: (1) By speech or conduct urges others to participate in a riot under circumstances that produce a clear and present danger that they will participate in a riot; or (2) Gives commands, instructions, or signals to others in furtherance of a riot. (b) (1) Inciting riot is a Class D felony if physical injury to a person or damage to property results from the offense. (2) (A) Otherwise, inciting riot is a Class A misdemeanor. (B) In addition to any other sentence imposed under this section, a person convicted of inciting riot shall be ordered to pay restitution for any physical injury, damage, or loss incurred as a result of the offense.