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Carjacking is a type of robbery in which the criminal uses force or the threat of force to take possession and control of an automobile—usually when the victim is inside or near the automobile. Carjacking laws vary from state to state, and are usually located in a state’s penal code. Carjacking is also a federal crime when the stolen vehicle is transported, shipped, or received in interstate or foreign commerce (generally, transported across state lines).

In Arkansas, carjacking is considered a serious felony offense and is addressed under the state's robbery statutes. Arkansas Code Annotated § 5-12-102 defines robbery as committing theft of property with the purpose of depriving the owner of the property, and either employing or threatening to employ physical force upon another person. While Arkansas law does not have a specific statute labeled 'carjacking,' the act of using force or threat of force to steal a vehicle would fall under this definition of robbery. Penalties for robbery, which would include carjacking, are severe and can include a significant prison sentence. Additionally, under federal law, carjacking becomes a federal crime if the stolen vehicle is transported across state lines, which can lead to federal charges with their own set of penalties, including imprisonment, fines, or both.

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