Parker v. Laws

The charging and receiving of excessive fees by any officer is defined by Ark. Stat. Ann. § 12-1738 (Repl. 1968), as EXTORTION. Ark. Stat. Ann. § 41-3922 (Repl. 1964), makes it a felony for one to receive or to aid and abet in the receipt of fees belonging to the public for the purpose of converting them to one’s own use and benefit.

Our constitution provides:

“Art. 16, § 3. Making profit out of or misusing public funds — Penalty.—The making of profit out of public moneys, or using the same for any purpose not authorized by law, by any officer of the State or member or officer of the General…