Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 704 - FORCE — REASONABLE OR DEADLY — DEFENSES

Section 704.1 - Reasonable force. - 704.1 Reasonable force. 1. “Reasonable force” means that force and...

Section 704.2 - Deadly force. - 704.2 Deadly force. 1. The term “deadly force” means any...

Section 704.2A - Justifiable use of deadly force. - 704.2A Justifiable use of deadly force. 1. For purposes of...

Section 704.2B - Use of deadly force — duties — evidence. - 704.2B Use of deadly force — duties — evidence. 1....

Section 704.3 - Defense of self or another. - 704.3 Defense of self or another. A person is justified...

Section 704.4 - Defense of property. - 704.4 Defense of property. A person is justified in the...

Section 704.5 - Aiding another in the defense of property. - 704.5 Aiding another in the defense of property. A person...

Section 704.6 - When defense not available. - 704.6 When defense not available. The defense of justification is...

Section 704.7 - Resisting forcible felony. - 704.7 Resisting forcible felony. A person who reasonably believes that...

Section 704.8 - Escape from place of confinement. - 704.8 Escape from place of confinement. A correctional officer or...

Section 704.9 - Death. - 704.9 Death. A physician or a person acting on the...

Section 704.10 - Compulsion. - 704.10 Compulsion. No act, other than an act by which...

Section 704.11 - Police activity. - 704.11 Police activity. 1. A peace officer or person acting...

Section 704.12 - Use of force in making an arrest. - 704.12 Use of force in making an arrest. A peace...

Section 704.13 - Immunity. - 704.13 Immunity. A person who is justified in using reasonable...