902.7 Minimum sentence — use of a dangerous weapon.
At the trial of a person charged with participating in a forcible felony, if the trier of fact finds beyond a reasonable doubt that the person is guilty of a forcible felony and that the person represented that the person was in the immediate possession and control of a dangerous weapon, displayed a dangerous weapon in a threatening manner, or was armed with a dangerous weapon while participating in the forcible felony the convicted person shall serve a minimum of five years of the sentence imposed by law. A person sentenced pursuant to this section shall not be eligible for parole until the person has served the minimum sentence of confinement imposed by this section.
[C79, 81, §902.7]
95 Acts, ch 126, §1
Referred to in §901.10, 903A.5
Definition of forcible felony, §702.11
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Section 902.1 - Class “A” felony.
Section 902.2 - Commutation procedure for class “A” felons.
Section 902.3 - Indeterminate sentence.
Section 902.3A - Determinate sentencing and additional term of years for class “D” felons.
Section 902.4 - Reconsideration of felon’s sentence.
Section 902.5 - Place of confinement.
Section 902.7 - Minimum sentence — use of a dangerous weapon.
Section 902.8 - Minimum sentence — habitual offender.
Section 902.9 - Maximum sentence for felons.
Section 902.10 - Application for involuntary hospitalization.
Section 902.11 - Minimum sentence — eligibility of prior forcible felon for parole or work release.
Section 902.12 - Minimum sentence for certain felonies — eligibility for parole or work release.
Section 902.13 - Minimum sentence for certain domestic abuse assault offenses.
Section 902.14 - Enhanced penalty — sexual abuse or lascivious acts with a child.