Iowa · Iowa Code — Criminal Law (Ch. 707–715A)

Iowa Code (Criminal) § 910.3A: 707.5Involuntarymanslaughter

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Involuntary manslaughter occurs when a person unintentionally causes another's death through commission of a public offense or through conduct likely to cause death or serious injury. It is classified as a Class D felony or aggravated misdemeanor depending on circumstances.

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