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Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 718A.1. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

As used in this chapter:

1. “Contempt” means an intentional lack of respect or reverence by treating in a rough manner.

2. “Deface” means to intentionally mar the external appearance.

3. “Defile” means to intentionally make physically unclean.

4. “Mutilate” means to intentionally cut up or alter so as to make imperfect.

5. “Trample” means to intentionally tread upon or intentionally cause a machine, vehicle, or animal to tread upon.

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