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Offences by family

Against the person

Assault (aggravated) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Assault with intent to inflict serious injury (aggravated misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $855–$8,540

Assault with use / display of a dangerous weapon (aggravated misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $855–$8,540

Assault causing serious injury without intent to inflict serious injury (Class D felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $1,025–$10,245

Willful injury — intended act causing serious injury (Class C felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $1,370–$13,660

Willful injury — intended act causing bodily injury (Class D felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $1,025–$10,245

Note on this entry

Willful injury (§ 708.4) is a separate offence: intended act causing serious injury = Class C felony; causing bodily injury = Class D felony.

Statute: Iowa Code § 708.2(1), (3), (4); § 708.4 (willful injury)
Official source: Justia mirror of Iowa Code (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, victim status, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Assault (simple) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Assault — any other assault (simple misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–30 days
Fine: $105–$855

Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness (serious misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $430–$2,560

Note on this entry

Assault covers any act intended to cause pain / injury / offensive contact, or to place another in fear of immediate contact.

Statute: Iowa Code § 708.2 (penalties for assault)
Official source: Justia mirror of Iowa Code (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Domestic violence Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Domestic abuse assault 1st offence — no injury / aggravator (simple misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–30 days
Fine: $105–$855

Domestic abuse assault 1st offence — bodily injury / mental illness (serious misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $430–$2,560

Domestic abuse assault 1st offence — intent to inflict serious injury, dangerous weapon, or strangulation (aggravated misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $855–$8,540

Domestic abuse assault — weapon / strangulation against a victim known to be pregnant (Class D felony, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $1,025–$10,245

Domestic abuse assault 2nd offence — simple-to-serious escalation (serious misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $430–$2,560

Domestic abuse assault 2nd offence — escalation to aggravated misdemeanor Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $855–$8,540

Domestic abuse assault 3rd or subsequent offence (aggravated misdemeanor, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 30 days–2 years
Fine: $855–$8,540

Note on this entry

Mandatory minimums apply: 2 days jail (1st offence), 7 days (2nd), 30 days (3rd+). Priors over 6 years old do not count for enhancement. Batterers' education programme may be ordered.

Statute: Iowa Code § 708.2A (domestic abuse assault)
Official source: Iowa Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Voluntary manslaughter (Class C felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $1,370–$13,660

Involuntary manslaughter — unintentional killing by commission of a public offence other than a forcible felony / escape (Class D felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $1,025–$10,245

Involuntary manslaughter — unintentional killing by an act likely to cause death / serious injury (aggravated misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $855–$8,540

Note on this entry

Voluntary manslaughter is a killing that would otherwise be murder, done solely from sudden, violent, irresistible passion after serious provocation.

Statute: Iowa Code § 707.4 (voluntary); § 707.5 (involuntary)
Official source: Iowa Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, intent, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — murder Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Murder 1st degree (Class A felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life without parole
Fine: No fine specified

Murder 2nd degree (Class B felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–50 years
Fine: No fine specified

Note on this entry

Iowa has no death penalty. A first-degree murderer under 18 receives life with one of three parole possibilities under § 902.1(2). Second-degree murder carries a 50-year maximum under § 707.3, above the standard 25-year Class B maximum.

Statute: Iowa Code § 707.2 (1st degree); § 707.3 (2nd degree)
Official source: LawServer mirror of Iowa Code (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Sexual offences

Sexual assault / rape Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Sexual abuse 1st degree — sex act + serious injury / weapon / multiple perpetrators / victim under 12 (Class A felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life
Fine: No fine specified

Sexual abuse 2nd degree (Class B felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–25 years
Fine: No fine specified

Sexual abuse 3rd degree (Class C felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $1,370–$13,660

Sexual abuse 4th degree (§ 709.4A, aggravated misdemeanor, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $855–$8,540

Note on this entry

Sex-offender registration applies (ch. 692A). A second / subsequent offence combining sexual abuse 2nd/3rd degree, lascivious acts or continuous sexual abuse of a child is a Class A felony (§ 902.14).

Statute: Iowa Code § 709.2 (1st degree); § 709.3 (2nd); § 709.4 (3rd)
Official source: FindLaw summary of Iowa Code ch. 709 (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Property

Burglary Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Burglary 1st degree — occupied structure, persons present + weapon / explosive / bodily injury / sex act (Class B felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–25 years
Fine: No fine specified

Forcible felony.

Burglary 2nd degree — occupied structure, persons present without weapon/injury, or unoccupied + weapon/injury (Class C felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $1,370–$13,660

Burglary 3rd degree — all other burglaries (Class D felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $1,025–$10,245

Burglary 3rd degree — unoccupied motor vehicle / motor truck / vessel (aggravated misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $855–$8,540

Note on this entry

Burglary requires entry / remaining in an occupied structure with intent to commit a felony, assault or theft. Class B felonies carry no statutory fine range.

Statute: Iowa Code § 713.3 (1st degree); § 713.5 (2nd); § 713.6 (3rd)
Official source: Iowa Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Robbery Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Robbery 1st degree — armed with a dangerous weapon, or serious injury, or threatened serious injury (Class B felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–25 years
Fine: No fine specified

Robbery 2nd degree — all other robbery (Class C felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $1,370–$13,660

Note on this entry

Robbery 1st and 2nd degree are forcible felonies: parole / work release is denied until 50–70% of the maximum term is served (§ 902.12). Class B felonies carry no statutory fine range.

Statute: Iowa Code § 711.2 (1st degree); § 711.3 (2nd degree)
Official source: Iowa Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Theft Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Theft 1st degree — value over $10,000, or from the person of another, or looting (Class C felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $1,370–$13,660

Theft 2nd degree — value $1,500 to $10,000, or motor vehicle up to $10,000 (Class D felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $1,025–$10,245

Theft 3rd degree — value $750 to $1,500, or any theft with 2 prior theft convictions (aggravated misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $855–$8,540

Theft 4th degree — value $300 to $750 (serious misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $430–$2,560

Theft 5th degree — value $300 or less (simple misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–30 days
Fine: $105–$855

Note on this entry

Values from multiple acts under a single plan against the same person / location may be combined. Theft against an older individual (60+) is raised one class under § 714.2A.

Statute: Iowa Code § 714.2
Official source: Justia mirror of Iowa Code (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, aggregation, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Vandalism / criminal damage Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Criminal mischief 1st degree — damage over $10,000, or substantial interruption of public utility service (Class C felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $1,370–$13,660

Criminal mischief 2nd degree — damage $1,500 to $10,000, or publicly owned property / monument (Class D felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $1,025–$10,245

Criminal mischief 3rd degree — damage $750 to $1,500, deeds/wills/legal instruments, safety devices, disinterment (aggravated misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $855–$8,540

Note on this entry

Criminal mischief 4th and 5th degree tiers (§§ 716.6, 716.7) were not verified in this session.

Statute: Iowa Code § 716.3 (1st degree); § 716.4 (2nd); § 716.5 (3rd)
Official source: Iowa Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Fraud & financial

Fraud Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Fraudulent practice 1st degree — value over $10,000 (Class C felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $1,370–$13,660

Fraudulent practice 2nd degree — value $1,500 to $10,000, or $1,000 or less with 2 prior fraudulent-practice convictions (Class D felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $1,025–$10,245

Fraudulent practice 3rd degree — value $500 to $1,000, or § 714.8(2), (8), (9) practices, or indeterminate value (aggravated misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $855–$8,540

Note on this entry

Fraudulent practice 4th degree (§ 714.12) and 5th degree (§ 714.13) tiers were not verified in this session. One older source lists the 2nd-degree threshold as $1,000; the current threshold is $1,500.

Statute: Iowa Code § 714.9 (1st degree); § 714.10 (2nd); § 714.11 (3rd)
Official source: Justia mirror of Iowa Code (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, loss amount, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drugs

Drug possession Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Possession — 1st offence (serious misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $430–$2,560

Possession of marijuana — 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–6 months
Fine: $0–$1,000

Possession — 2nd offence (aggravated misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $855–$8,540

Possession of marijuana — 2nd offence (serious misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $430–$2,560

Possession — 3rd or subsequent offence (Class D felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $1,025–$10,245

Possession of marijuana — 3rd or subsequent offence (aggravated misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $855–$8,540

Note on this entry

Possession tiers are by number of prior controlled-substance convictions (ch. 124, 124B, 453B priors count). Community-service hours also apply and are not shown here.

Statute: Iowa Code § 124.401(5)
Official source: Justia mirror of Iowa Code (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion, county variation. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drug trafficking / sale Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Manufacture / delivery — large quantities: heroin over 100 g, cocaine over 500 g, cocaine base over 200 g, PCP over 100 g, LSD over 10 g (Class B felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–50 years
Fine: $0–$1,000,000

Manufacture / delivery — mid-range quantities (Class B felony, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–25 years
Fine: Not verified in this session

Thresholds not verified in this session.

Manufacture / delivery — other Schedule I–III substances (Class C felony, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: Not verified in this session

Thresholds not verified in this session.

Manufacture / delivery — 50 kg or less of marijuana (Class D felony, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: Not verified in this session

Manufacture / delivery — Schedule IV / V substances (aggravated misdemeanor, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: Not verified in this session

Note on this entry

Manufacture / delivery / possession with intent is graded by substance and quantity in § 124.401(1)(a)–(d). Only the top tier and the marijuana tier were verified in this session; intermediate thresholds were not confirmed.

Statute: Iowa Code § 124.401(1)
Official source: FindLaw mirror of Iowa Code (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion, county variation. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Weapons

Weapons offences Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Possession / receipt / transportation of a firearm or offensive weapon by a felon (Class D felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $1,025–$10,245

Possession of a firearm by a person subject to a protective order or convicted of a misdemeanour crime of domestic violence (Class D felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $1,025–$10,245

Note on this entry

Iowa is a permitless-carry state (2021): carrying a firearm without a permit is lawful for non-prohibited persons. § 724.26 also covers possession by persons subject to a protective order or convicted of a misdemeanour crime of domestic violence (Class D felony).

Statute: Iowa Code § 724.26
Official source: Justia mirror of Iowa Code (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Traffic & transport

DUI / drink driving Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

OWI 1st offence (serious misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 48 hours–1 year
Fine: $625–$1,250

Licence revocation 180 days; substance-abuse evaluation + drinking-driver course.

OWI 2nd offence (aggravated misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 7 days–2 years
Fine: $1,875–$6,250

Licence revocation up to 2 years; ignition interlock required.

OWI 3rd or subsequent offence (Class D felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 30 days–5 years
Fine: $3,125–$9,375

Licence revocation 6 years; vehicle forfeiture authorised.

Note on this entry

12-year lookback for priors (including deferred judgments). BAC 0.15+ bars deferred judgment and raises the 1st-offence minimum jail to 7 days. OWI causing death / serious injury are separate felonies (§ 707.6A) not tiered here.

Statute: Iowa Code § 321J.2 (OWI)
Official source: Law-firm summary quoting Iowa Code § 321J.2 (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, BAC, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Cyber & digital

Cybercrime / hacking Verification pending

Verification pending

No reliable figure exists yet for this entry. No figure is shown.

Iowa Code § 716.6B (unauthorised computer access) exists, but its penalty tiers were not verified in this session.

Statute: Iowa Code § 716.6B (unauthorised computer access)
Official source: Iowa Legislature (official) — ch. 716 PDF; § 716.6B tiers not verified
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, loss amount, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.