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Uses in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Uses” 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 “Uses” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Uses” means, when referring to a computer or computer network, causing or attempting to cause any of the following: a. (Iowa Code § 716A.1)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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