Iowa legal term
Steal in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Steal” 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 “Steal” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Steal” means to take by theft. (Iowa Code § 702.19)
Statutes defining or using this term
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