702.13 Participating in a public offense.
A person is “participating in a public offense,” during part or the entire period commencing with the first act done directly toward the commission of the offense and for the purpose of committing that offense, and terminating when the person has been arrested or has withdrawn from the scene of the intended crime and has eluded pursuers, if any there be. A person is “participating in a public offense” during this period whether the person is successful or unsuccessful in committing the offense.
[C79, 81, §702.13]
Referred to in §321.279, 462A.34B
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Section 702.1 - Policy of uniformity.
Section 702.1A - Computer terminology.
Section 702.6 - Controlled substance.
Section 702.7 - Dangerous weapon.
Section 702.11 - Forcible felony.
Section 702.12 - Occupied structure.
Section 702.13 - Participating in a public offense.
Section 702.18 - Serious injury.
Section 702.20A - Video rental property.
Section 702.21 - Incendiary device.
Section 702.22 - Library materials and equipment.
Section 702.23 - Strip search.