Opinion No.

The Honorable Jake Files State Senator

300 Free Ferry Landing Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903

Dear Senator Files:

You have requested my opinion on the following questions concerning A.C.A. § 5-73-120, which provides a defense to the offense of "carrying a weapon" if the person is carrying the weapon "when upon a journey":1

1. Under Arkansas Code § 5-73-120(c)(4), what is the definition of the word "journey?"

2. Under Arkansas law, what does it mean to be "upon a journey?"

RESPONSE

The word "journey" is not defined by A.C.A. § 5-73-120 or any other statute. I am of course unable to supply a controlling…