IA Bar Criminal Law and Procedure 2

Question 1

What is the Iowa statute of limitations for most felonies?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

No statute of limitations

Question 2

Under Iowa law, what is the difference between robbery and burglary?

Accepted Answer

Robbery involves taking property from a person by force; burglary involves unlawful entry into a structure with criminal intent

Answer

Both require use of a weapon

Answer

Both require breaking and entering

Answer

There is no legal distinction in Iowa

Question 3

In Iowa, what rights does a defendant have at a preliminary hearing?

Accepted Answer

The right to counsel, to cross-examine witnesses, and to present evidence

Answer

Only the right to remain silent

Answer

Only the right to have an attorney present

Answer

No rights until the trial phase

Question 4

What is the Iowa defense of justification (self-defense) standard?

Accepted Answer

A person may use reasonable force when they reasonably believe it is necessary to defend against imminent use of unlawful force

Answer

Any amount of force is justified if the person feels threatened

Answer

Deadly force is always justified in one's home

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Self-defense is only available if the person attempted to retreat first

Question 5

What does the Iowa 'Stand Your Ground' law provide?

Accepted Answer

A person has no duty to retreat before using reasonable force in self-defense in any place they have a right to be

Answer

A person must always retreat if possible

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Stand Your Ground only applies inside one's home

Answer

Iowa does not have a Stand Your Ground law

Question 6

In Iowa, what is required for a valid search warrant?

Accepted Answer

Probable cause, specificity of place to be searched and items to be seized, and judicial approval

Answer

Only a police officer's signature

Answer

Approval from the county attorney only

Answer

The suspect's consent