Felony murder rule (Arkansas)
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
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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