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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A person who commands, entreats, or otherwise attempts to persuade another to commit murder as defined in section 707.1, with the intent that such act be done and under circumstances which corroborate that intent by clear and convincing evidence, solicits another to commit that murder.
2. Renunciation, as provided for in section 705.2, is a defense to a prosecution for solicitation under this section.
3. A person who solicits another to commit murder commits a class “C” felony.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 707.3A. Solicitation to commit murder - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xvi-criminal-law-and-procedure-chs-687-916/ia-code-sect-707-3a/
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