Arkansas § 5-13-208 - Coercion.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-13-208 — Coercion., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-13-208. Coercion.
A person commits coercion if he or she compels or induces another person to engage in conduct from which the other person has a legal right to abstain, or to abstain from engaging in conduct in which the other person has a legal right to engage, by purposeful conduct designed to instill in the other person a fear that, if a demand is not complied with, the actor or another person will: Cause physical injury to any person; Cause damage to property; Subject any person to physical confinement; Accuse any person of an offense or cause criminal proceedings to be instituted against any person; or Expose a secret or publicize an asserted fact, whether true or false, tending to subject any person to hatred, contempt, or ridicule. Coercion is a Class A misdemeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-13-208
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-13-208 cover?
Section 5-13-208 ("Coercion.") 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 § 5-13-208?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-13-208" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 5-13-208 apply to my situation?
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