Iowa statute
Iowa Code § 708.3 — Assault while participating in a felony
Current through 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.)
Part of Chapter 708: Assault, Iowa Code.
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Full text of Iowa Code § 708.3
Statutory text current through the 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.). This publication reproduces the statutory text of the official 2026 Iowa Code (Legislative Services Agency); it is not the official publication of the State of Iowa.
Any person who commits an assault as defined in section 708.1 while participating in a felony other than a sexual abuse is guilty of:
1. A class “C” felony if the person thereby causes serious injury to any person.
2. A class “D” felony if no serious injury results.
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