What is the maximum sentence for assault in Iowa?

Under Iowa Code § 708.2(6) (Simple Misdemeanor), Iowa assault carries a maximum sentence of 30 days and a maximum fine of $855.

Does Iowa have a mandatory minimum for assault?

Iowa does not impose a blanket mandatory minimum for simple assault. Specific charges or enhancements may carry their own minimums.

What factors enhance a assault charge in Iowa?

In Iowa, assault penalties can be enhanced by: Causing bodily injury (Serious Misdemeanor); Against a peace officer or other protected person (enhanced).

Iowa Assault Law

Iowa Assault Defense

What you're facing under Iowa Code § 708.2(6), how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Iowa (IA) law.

Offense Class

Simple Misdemeanor

Maximum Penalty

30 days

Maximum Fine

$855

Penalty Range in Iowa

StatuteIowa Code § 708.2(6) — Assault — Simple Misdemeanor

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty30 days

Maximum Fine$855

Charge Enhancements

These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Iowa:

Causing bodily injury (Serious Misdemeanor)
Against a peace officer or other protected person (enhanced)

Iowa-Specific Detail

Simple assault without injury is a simple misdemeanor. Iowa's assault definition includes both threats (putting in fear) and completed battery (physical contact).

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Iowa assault possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.