AR – Arkansas Code Annotated Title 5 Criminal Offenses Subtitle 1. General Provisions Chapter 1 General Provisions 5-1-102. Definitions. As used in the Arkansas Criminal Code: (1) “Act” or “action” means the same as defined in § 5-2-201; (2) “Actor” includes, when appropriate, a person who possesses something or who omits to act; (3) “Conduct” means […]
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Stanton v. State, 517 S.W.3d 412 (AR Sup. Ct. 2017) Supreme Court of Arkansas April 27, 2017, Opinion Delivered No. CR-16-809 2017 Ark. 155 | 517 S.W.3d 412 | 2017 Ark. LEXIS 121 MARVIN A. STANTON, APPELLANT v. STATE OF ARKANSAS, APPELLEE Counsel: Debra J. Reece, for appellant. Leslie Rutledge, Att’y Gen., by: Kent Holt,
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Arkansas Model Jury Instructions – Criminal CHAPTER 7 JUSTIFICATION AMCI 2d 707 JUSTIFICATION—USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF PROPERTY (Defendant) asserts as a defense to the charge of(offense) that (he) was defending property. This is a defense only if: First: (Defendant) reasonably believed the use of physical force on (victim of the physical force)
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Arkansas Model Jury Instructions – Criminal CHAPTER 7 JUSTIFICATION AMCI 2d 706 JUSTIFICATION—USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF PREMISES (Defendant(s)) assert(s) as a defense to the charge of(offense(s)) that [he was] [they were] defending [] (describe premises) [or] [a vehicle]. [A person may use non-deadly physical force to defend (premises) (or) (a vehicle) only
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Arkansas Model Jury Instructions – Criminal CHAPTER 7 JUSTIFICATION AMCI 2d 705 JUSTIFICATION—USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF A PERSON (Defendant(s)) assert(s) as a defense to the charge of (offense(s)) that deadly physical force was necessary to defend [himself] [themselves] [or] [ (another person)]. This is a defense only if: First: [one or
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Arkansas Model Jury Instructions – Criminal CHAPTER 7 JUSTIFICATION AMCI 2d 704 JUSTIFICATION—USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF A PERSON (Defendant(s)) assert(s) as a defense to the charge of (offense(s)) that [he was] [they were] defending [himself] [themselves] [or] [ (another person)] [another person]. This is a defense only if: First: (Defendant(s)) reasonably believed
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Arkansas Model Jury Instructions – Criminal CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTORY INSTRUCTIONS AMCI 2d 110 REASONABLE DOUBT Reasonable doubt is not a mere possible or imaginary doubt. It is a doubt that arises from your consideration of the evidence and one that would cause a careful person to pause and hesitate in the graver transactions of life.
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Arkansas Model Jury Instructions – Criminal CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTORY INSTRUCTIONS AMCI 2d 107 BURDEN OF PROOF The State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the offense charged. On the other hand, the defendant(s) [is] [are] not required to prove [his] [their] innocence. [230619]
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AR – Arkansas Code Annotated Title 16 Practice, Procedure, And Courts Subtitle 7. Particular Proceedings And Remedies Chapter 120 Immunity from Tort Liability Subchapter 3 — Injuries or Damages Related to Criminal Activity 16-120-303. Attempting to protect persons during commission of a felony. No person is civilly liable for an action or omission intended to
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AR – Arkansas Code Annotated Title 5 Criminal Offenses Subtitle 1. General Provisions Chapter 2 Principles of Criminal Liability Subchapter 6 — Justification 5-2-620. Use of force to defend persons and property within home. (a) The right of an individual to defend himself or herself and the life of a person or property in the
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