Arkansas § 5-11-102 - Kidnapping.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-11-102 — Kidnapping., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-11-102. Kidnapping.
A person commits the offense of kidnapping if, without consent, the person restrains another person so as to interfere substantially with the other person's liberty with the purpose of: Holding the other person for: Ransom or reward; or Any other act to be performed or not performed for the other person's return or release; Using the other person as a shield or hostage; Facilitating the commission of any felony or flight after the felony; Inflicting physical injury upon the other person; Engaging in sexual intercourse, deviate sexual activity, or sexual contact with the other person; Terrorizing the other person or another person; or Interfering with the performance of any governmental or political function. Kidnapping is a Class Y felony. However, kidnapping is a Class B felony if the defendant shows by a preponderance of the evidence that he or she or an accomplice voluntarily released the person restrained alive and in a safe place prior to trial.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-11-102
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-11-102 cover?
Section 5-11-102 ("Kidnapping.") 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 § 5-11-102?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-11-102" (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 § 5-11-102 apply to my situation?
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