Iowa legal term
Military offense in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Military 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 “Military offense” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Military offense” means a sex offense specified by the secretary of defense under 10 U.S.C. §951. 19. “Minor” means a person under eighteen years of age. 20. “Principal residence” for a sex offender means: a. (Iowa Code § 692A.101)
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