SSB 1109 (LSB 1335XC (1) 85)

SENATE FILE _____

BY  (PROPOSED COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY BILL BY CHAIRPERSON HOGG)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to robbery in the first degree, and providing a penalty.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 711.2, Code 2013, is amended to read as follows:
   711.2  Robbery in the first degree.
   A person commits robbery in the first degree when, while perpetrating a robbery, the person purposely inflicts or attempts to inflict serious injury, or is armed with a dangerous weapon, or represents oneself to be in possession of a dangerous weapon. Robbery in the first degree is a class “B” felony.
EXPLANATION
   This bill relates to robbery in the first degree. Under the bill, a person now commits robbery in the first degree if the person, while perpetrating a robbery, represents oneself to be in possession of a dangerous weapon. Robbery in the first degree is a class “B” felony, and a person convicted of the crime must serve at least 70 percent of the maximum term of the person’s sentence under Code section 902.12.
   Under current law, if a person, while perpetrating a robbery, represents oneself to be in possession of a dangerous weapon, the person commits robbery in the second degree. Robbery in the second degree is a class “C” felony, but is also punishable as a 70 percent sentence under Code section 902.12.
   A class “B” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than 25 years. A class “C” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than 10 years and a fine of at least $1,000 but not more than $10,000.