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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) An offense is a felony if the offense is designated a felony by:
(1) The Arkansas Criminal Code; or
(2) A statute not a part of the Arkansas Criminal Code.
(b) A felony is classified as follows:
(1) Class Y felony;
(2) Class A felony;
(3) Class B felony;
(4) Class C felony; or
(5) Class D felony.
(c)(1) Any felony defined by a statute not a part of the Arkansas Criminal Code that does not specify the class of the felony or prescribe a limitation on a sentence to imprisonment upon conviction of the felony is a Class D felony.
(2) Any felony defined by a statute not a part of the Arkansas Criminal Code that does prescribe a limitation on a sentence to imprisonment upon conviction of the felony is an unclassified felony.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-1-106. Felonies--Designation - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-5-criminal-offenses/ar-code-sect-5-1-106/
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