Arkansas § 5-71-203 - Inciting riot.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-71-203 — Inciting riot., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-71-203. Inciting riot.
A person commits the offense of inciting riot if he or she knowingly: By speech or conduct urges others to participate in a riot under circumstances that produce a clear and present danger that they will participate in a riot; or Gives commands, instructions, or signals to others in furtherance of a riot. Inciting riot is a Class D felony if injury to a person or damage to property results from the offense. Otherwise, inciting riot is a Class A misdemeanor.
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-71-203 cover?
Section 5-71-203 ("Inciting riot.") 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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