Ark. Code Ann. § 5-3-405: Renunciation of criminal purpose
Where this section sits in the code
- AR Code
- Title 5
- Chapter 3
- Subchapter 4
It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution for conspiracy to commit an offense that the defendant: (1) Thwarted the success of the conspiracy under circumstances manifesting a complete and voluntary renunciation of the defendant's criminal purpose; or (2) Terminated his or her participation in the conspiracy and: (A) Gave timely warning to an appropriate law enforcement authority; or (B) Otherwise made a substantial effort to prevent the commission of the offense, under circumstances manifesting a voluntary and complete renunciation of the defendant's criminal purpose. Acts 1975, No. 280, § 710; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-710.
It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution for conspiracy to commit an offense that the defendant:
(1) Thwarted the success of the conspiracy under circumstances manifesting a complete and voluntary renunciation of the defendant's criminal purpose; or
(2) Terminated his or her participation in the conspiracy and: (A) Gave timely warning to an appropriate law enforcement authority; or (B) Otherwise made a substantial effort to prevent the commission of the offense, under circumstances manifesting a voluntary and complete renunciation of the defendant's criminal purpose.
(A) Gave timely warning to an appropriate law enforcement authority; or
(B) Otherwise made a substantial effort to prevent the commission of the offense, under circumstances manifesting a voluntary and complete renunciation of the defendant's criminal purpose.
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