Arkansas § 5-2-402 - Liability for conduct of another generally.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-2-402 — Liability for conduct of another generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-2-402. Liability for conduct of another generally.
A person is criminally liable for the conduct of another person if: The person is made criminally liable for the conduct of another person by the statute defining the offense; The person is an accomplice of another person in the commission of an offense; or Acting with a culpable mental state sufficient for the commission of the offense, the person causes another person to engage in conduct that would constitute an offense but for a defense available to the other person.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-2-402
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-2-402 cover?
Section 5-2-402 ("Liability for conduct of another generally.") 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 § 5-2-402?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-2-402" (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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