Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 708.2C. Assault in violation of individual rights--penalties

1. For the purposes of this chapter, “assault in violation of individual rights” means an assault, as defined in section 708.1, which is a hate crime as defined in section 729A.2.

2. A person who commits an assault in violation of individual rights, with the intent to inflict a serious injury upon another, is guilty of a class “D” felony.

3. A person who commits an assault in violation of individual rights, and who causes bodily injury or mental illness, is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor.

4. A person who commits an assault in violation of individual rights and uses or displays a dangerous weapon in connection with the assault, is guilty of a class “D” felony.

5. Any other assault in violation of individual rights, except as otherwise provided, is a serious misdemeanor.