Arkansas § 5-2-601 - Definitions.

§ 5-2-601. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter: “Common carrier” means any vehicle used to transport for hire any member of the public; “Deadly physical force” means physical force that under the circumstances in which it is used is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury; “Dwelling” means an enclosed space that is used or intended to be used as a human habitation, home, or residence on a temporary or permanent basis; “Minor” means any person under eighteen (18) years of age; “Occupiable structure” means a vehicle, building, or other structure: Where any person lives or carries on a business or other calling; Where people assemble for a purpose of business, government, education, religion, entertainment, or public transportation; or That is customarily used for overnight accommodation of a person whether or not a person is actually present. “Occupiable structure” includes each unit of an occupiable structure divided into a separately occupied unit; “Physical force” means: Any bodily impact, restraint, or confinement; or The threat of any bodily impact, restraint, or confinement; “Premises” means: An occupiable structure; or Any real property; “Unlawful physical force” means physical force that is employed without the consent of the person against whom it is directed and the employment of the physical force constitutes a criminal offense or tort or would constitute a criminal offense or tort except for a defense other than the defense of justification or privilege; and “Vehicle” means any craft or device designed for the transportation of a person or property across land or water or through the air.