Iowa legal term
Renders criminal assistance in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Renders criminal assistance” 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 “Renders criminal assistance” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Renders criminal assistance” means a person who, with intent to prevent the apprehension or obstruct the prosecution or defense of any person, knowingly does any of the following acts: a. (Iowa Code § 708A.1)
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