909.1 Fine without imprisonment.
Upon a verdict or plea of guilty of any public offense for which a fine is authorized, the court may impose a fine instead of any other sentence where it appears that the fine will be adequate to deter the defendant and to discourage others from similar criminal activity.
[C79, 81, §909.1]
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Section 909.1 - Fine without imprisonment.
Section 909.2 - Fine in addition to imprisonment.
Section 909.3 - Payment of fines — plan — installments.
Section 909.3A - Community service option.
Section 909.4 - Treble damage liability for corporations, partnerships and associations.
Section 909.5 - Nonpayment of fines and court costs — contempt.
Section 909.6 - Fine as judgment.
Section 909.7 - Ability to pay fine presumed.
Section 909.8 - Payment and collection provisions apply to surcharge.
Section 909.9 - Collection of delinquent fines and court costs — disposition.
Section 909.10 - Collection of delinquent amounts by the court.