Iowa · Iowa Code — Criminal Law (Ch. 707–715A)
Iowa Code (Criminal) § 708.2D: b.“Olderindividualassault”meansanassault,asdefinedinsection708.1,ofanolder individual
What this law says, in plain English
Assault of an older individual is classified as a misdemeanor on first offense, but becomes a class D felony on third or subsequent offense, or if the assault involves strangulation/obstruction causing bodily injury.
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