Arkansas § 5-11-103 - False imprisonment in the first degree.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-11-103 — False imprisonment in the first degree., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-11-103. False imprisonment in the first degree.
A person commits the offense of false imprisonment in the first degree if, without consent and without lawful authority, the person knowingly restrains another person so as to interfere substantially with the other person's liberty in a manner that exposes the other person to a substantial risk of serious physical injury. False imprisonment in the first degree is a Class C felony.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-11-103
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-11-103 cover?
Section 5-11-103 ("False imprisonment in the first degree.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 5-11-103?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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