Iowa Code 708.13 – Disarming a peace officer of a dangerous weapon
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Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 10 years | between $1,370 and $13,660 |
| Class D felony | up to 5 years | between $1,025 and $10,245 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 708.13
- person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
708.13 Disarming a peace officer of a dangerous weapon.
1. A person who knowingly or intentionally removes or attempts to remove a dangerous
weapon, as defined in § 702.7, from the possession of a peace officer, as defined in § 724.2A, when the officer is in the performance of any act which is within the scope of the lawful duty or authority of that officer and the person knew or should have known the individual to be a peace officer, commits the offense of disarming a peace officer.
2. A person who disarms or attempts to disarm a peace officer is guilty of a class “”D””
felony.
3. A person who discharges the dangerous weapon while disarming or attempting to disarm the peace officer commits a class “”C”” felony.
99 Acts, ch 44, §1
1. A person who knowingly or intentionally removes or attempts to remove a dangerous
weapon, as defined in § 702.7, from the possession of a peace officer, as defined in § 724.2A, when the officer is in the performance of any act which is within the scope of the lawful duty or authority of that officer and the person knew or should have known the individual to be a peace officer, commits the offense of disarming a peace officer.
2. A person who disarms or attempts to disarm a peace officer is guilty of a class “”D””
felony.
3. A person who discharges the dangerous weapon while disarming or attempting to disarm the peace officer commits a class “”C”” felony.
99 Acts, ch 44, §1