Iowa Code 709.18 – Sexual abuse of a corpse
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1. A person commits sexual abuse of a human corpse if the person knowingly and intentionally engages in a sex act, as defined in section 702.17, with a human corpse.
Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:Class | Prison | Fine |
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Class D felony | up to 5 years | between $1,025 and $10,245 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 709.18
- person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
2. A person who violates this section commits a class “D” felony.