Know the Laws: Arkansas
UPDATED August 10, 2009
WomensLaw.org does not currently have information on crimes for Arkansas. Please see below for general information that may be helpful.
- What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed?
- Where can I find additional information about crimes?
back to topWhat are some crimes that the abuser may have committed?
Some states have a specific crime of "domestic violence," and others do not. Even if there is a crime of domestic violence, the definition of that crime may not be the same as the definition of domestic violence used for getting a restraining order. Check the restraining order pages for your state under our Know the Laws page for more information on the definition of domestic violence for getting a restraining order.
Whether or not a state has a specific crime of domestic violence, it will have other crimes that the abuser may have committed. Crimes in your state may include:
- Assault
- Threats (or menacing)
- Endangerment
- Criminal coercion
- Kidnapping
- Unlawful imprisonment
- Sexual offenses (e.g. sexual assault, rape)
- Trespassing
- Harassment
- Stalking.
back to topWhere can I find additional information about crimes?
You may learn more about crimes by calling your local police department, sheriff's department, or district attorney's office. See our Sheriff's Departments page for the contact information for your local sheriff's department.
If you are a victim of domestic violence and have been charged with a crime, you can contact the National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women.
Other organizations for victims of crime are listed on our National Resources page.
You may want to contact the Stalking Resource Center if you are being stalked or harassed: www.ncvc.org/src