2010 Arkansas Code
Title 5 - Criminal Offenses
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 3 - Inchoate Offenses
Subchapter 4 - Criminal Conspiracy
§ 5-3-405 - Renunciation of criminal purpose.

5-3-405. Renunciation of criminal purpose.

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.

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