Felony murder rule (Arkansas)

For the felony murder rule in all U.S. jurisdictions, see felony murder rule.

In the state of Arkansas, the felony murder rule is defined as a death that is caused "in the course of", "in the furtherance of" or "in the immediate flight" of a felony. These deaths all must exhibit "extreme indifference to the value of human life" to qualify.

Predicate felonies

The following crimes when causing death automatically qualify the perpetrator for capital punishment in Arkansas:

Terrorism
Rape
Kidnapping
Vehicular piracy
Robbery or aggravated robbery
Residential or aggravated residential burglary
Commercial burglary
Felonies involving delivery of a controlled substance
Escape of the first degree
Arson

This is found in Arkansas Code, under capital punishment.^[1]

The remaining felonies that result in death of another are classified as first degree murder.^[2] This is known as a "Class Y Felony" which carries a minimum prison term of ten years to a maximum of life.^[3]

External links

Arkansas Code - Free Public Access

References

↑ Arkansas Code Ann. Sec. 5-10-101(a)(1) and (2)
↑ Arkansas Code Ann. Sec. 5-10-102(a)(1)
↑ Arkansas Code Ann. Sec. 5-4-401(a)(1)

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