Iowa legal term
Criminal act in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Criminal act” 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 “Criminal act” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Criminal act” means the violation of any federal or state law. b. “Harbor” means to provide aid, support, or shelter. c. “Runaway child” means a person under eighteen years of age who is voluntarily absent from the person’s home without the consent of the person’s parent, guardian, or custodian. 2. (Iowa Code § 710.8)
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