Iowa Code § 707.3
Murder in the second degree
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Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2015
1. A person commits murder in the second degree when the person commits murder which is not murder in the first degree.
1. A person commits murder in the second degree when the person commits murder which is not murder in the first degree.
2. Murder in the second degree is a class “B” felony. However, notwithstanding section 902.9, subsection 1, paragraph “b”, the maximum sentence for a person convicted under this section shall be a period of confinement of not more than fifty years.
2. Murder in the second degree is a class “B” felony. However, notwithstanding section 902.9, subsection 1, paragraph “b”, the maximum sentence for a person convicted under this section shall be a period of confinement of not more than fifty years.
3. For purposes of determining whether a person should register as a sex offender pursuant to the provisions of chapter 692A, the fact finder shall make a determination as provided in section 692A.126.
3. For purposes of determining whether a person should register as a sex offender pursuant to the provisions of chapter 692A, the fact finder shall make a determination as provided in section 692A.126.
Intentional or reckless dependent adult abuse resulting in death, §726.26
Definition of forcible felony, §702.11
Definition of forcible felony, §702.11
Sentencing options excluded, see §907.3
Sentencing options excluded, see §907.3
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