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Arkansas Law
The laws and regulations that have been put in place for the state of Arkansas by their legislature.
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What is a class d felony in Arkansas?
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"5-12-102. Robbery.
(a) A person commits robbery if, with the purpose of committing a felony or misdemeanor theft or resisting apprehension immediately after committing a felony or misdemeanor theft, the person employs or threatens to immediately employ physical force upon another person.
(b) Robbery is a Class B felony."
What is the law for repossession of motorcycles in the state of Arkansas?
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It is a civil court action. Do not make the mistake of believing that you OWN the vehicle. The lender owns the vehicle up until the day the final payment is made. You undoubtedly signed an agreement, contained within the financing papers, that you agreed to make the required payments on time. When you fail, all the lender has to do is show cause that the contract was not honored and apply for repossession in order to recover his property.
What is the fine for public intoxication in Arkansas?
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$250.00 or $300.00 if your drunk
Can a felon sell and serve alcohol?
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Yes, but what do you mean by felon? Someone convicted of a felony 10 years ago that has completed their sentence is still a convicted felon. There is no law forbidding them to drink. Someone on active probation/parole can drink unless they are specifically ordered not to drink. A positive urinalysis for alcohol is not a violation unless they are ordered not to drink.
What is the law regarding a speedy trial for a traffic violation in Arkansas?
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Approximately 90 days from the arraignment. . . unless, you or your attorney agree to a continuance.
Is it illegal to pronounce Arkansas in the state borders of Arkansas?
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No. The Arkansas Code specifies the legal pronunciation of "Arkansas" in Title 1, Chapter 4, Section 105. It seems to have been in the form of a resolution There are no penalties if anyone mispronounces "Arkansas".
What was the epperson v Arkansas decision?
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U.S. Supreme Court found the reasons given in the Arkansas reversal were in error. They went on to say the clear purpose of the Arkansas statute against the teaching of evolution was to protect a particular religious view, and was thus unconstitutional. In a decision written by Justice Abe Fortas, the Court held,
The overriding fact is that Arkansas' law selects from the body of knowledge a particular segment which it proscribes for the sole reason that it is deemed to conflict with a particular religious doctrine; that is, with a particular interpretation of the Book of Genesis by a particular religious group.
- Taken from Wikipedia
Can you carry an unconcealed weapon in Arkansas?
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Not unless you fall under the following exemptions:
(1) The person is in his or her own dwelling, place of business, or on property in which he or she has a possessory or proprietary interest;
(2) The person is a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or member of the armed forces acting in the course and scope of his or her official duties;
(3) The person is assisting a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or member of the armed forces acting in the course and scope of his or her official duties pursuant to the direction or request of the law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or member of the armed forces;
(4) The person is carrying a weapon when upon a journey, unless the journey is through a commercial airport when presenting at the security checkpoint in the airport or is in the person's checked baggage and is not a lawfully declared weapon;
(5) The person is a licensed security guard acting in the course and scope of his or her duties;
(6) The person is hunting game with a handgun that may be hunted with a handgun under rules and regulations of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission or is en route to or from a hunting area for the purpose of hunting game with a handgun;
(7) The person is a certified law enforcement officer; or
(8) The person is in a motor vehicle and the person has a license to carry a concealed weapon pursuant to § 5-73-301 et seq.
