Justification

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  2. Arkansas Code
  3. Criminal Offenses
  4. General Provisions
  5. Principles of Criminal Liability
  6. Justification

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Section
5-2-601

Definitions

Section
5-2-602

Defense

Section
5-2-603

Execution of public duty

Section
5-2-604

Choice of evils

Section
5-2-605

Use of physical force generally

Section
5-2-606

Use of physical force in defense of a person

Section
5-2-607

Use of deadly physical force in defense of a person

Section
5-2-608

Use of physical force in defense of premises

Section
5-2-609

Use of physical force in defense of property

Section
5-2-610

Use of physical force by law enforcement officers

Section
5-2-611

Use of physical force by private person aiding law enforcement officers

Section
5-2-612

Use of physical force in resisting arrest

Section
5-2-613

Use of physical force to prevent escape from correctional facility or custody of correctional officer

Section
5-2-614

Use of reckless or negligent force

Section
5-2-615

Use of physical force by a pregnant woman in defense of her unborn child

Section
5-2-620

Use of force to defend persons and property within home

Section
5-2-622

Gambling debts and losses