Iowa legal term
Fruits of the crime in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Fruits of the crime” 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 “Fruits of the crime” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Fruits of the crime” means any profit which, were it not for the commission of the felony, would not have been realized. e. “Proceeds” means all of the fruits of the crime from whatever source received by or owing to a felon or the felon’s representatives, whether earned, accrued, or paid before or after the conviction. (Iowa Code § 910.15)
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