Iowa legal term
Tampering in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Tampering” 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 “Tampering” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Tampering” includes any of the following acts committed against a witness, juror, or reporting party: (1) Bribery or an attempt to bribe. (Iowa Code § 720.4)
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