Iowa legal term
Show disrespect in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Show disrespect” 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 “Show disrespect” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Show disrespect” means to deface, defile, mutilate, or trample. (Iowa Code § 723.4)
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