Arkansas § 5-1-105 - Offenses — Court authority not limited.

Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-1-105 — Offenses — Court authority not limited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-1-105. Offenses — Court authority not limited.

An offense is conduct for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment or fine or both is authorized by statute. An offense is classified as follows: Felony; Misdemeanor; or Violation. Nothing in the Arkansas Criminal Code shall be construed to limit the power of a court to punish for contempt or to employ any sanction authorized by law for the enforcement of an order, judgment, or decree.

Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-1-105 cover?

Section 5-1-105 ("Offenses — Court authority not limited.") 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 § 5-1-105?

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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?

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