Iowa legal term
Aggravated offense in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Aggravated offense” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Iowa criminal code.
What does “Aggravated offense” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Aggravated offense” means a conviction for any of the following offenses: (1) Sexual abuse in the first degree in violation of section 709.2. (Iowa Code § 692A.101)
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