Arkansas § 5-2-406 - Multiple convictions — Different degrees.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-2-406 — Multiple convictions — Different degrees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-2-406. Multiple convictions — Different degrees.
When two (2) or more persons are criminally liable for an offense of which there are different degrees, each person is liable only for the degree of the offense that is consistent with the person's own: Culpable mental state; or Accountability for an aggravating fact or circumstance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-2-406
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-2-406 cover?
Section 5-2-406 ("Multiple convictions — Different degrees.") 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.
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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