The bill amends Section 708.6 of the Iowa Code regarding intimidation with a dangerous weapon. It redefines the criteria for committing a class C felony by specifying that a person must have the intent to injure or provoke fear or anger in another when shooting, throwing, launching, or discharging a dangerous weapon at another person. The language previously included references to various locations such as buildings, vehicles, and assemblies of people, which have been removed. The new language emphasizes the act of placing another person in reasonable apprehension of serious injury or threatening such an act under circumstances that suggest the threat will be carried out.

Additionally, the bill establishes a class D felony for similar actions that also place another person in reasonable apprehension of serious injury. The penalties for these felonies are outlined, with a class C felony punishable by up to 10 years of confinement and fines ranging from $1,370 to $13,660, while a class D felony carries a maximum of five years of confinement and fines between $1,025 and $10,245. This legislative change aims to clarify the definitions and penalties associated with intimidation using dangerous weapons.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 708.6