Two state laws enacted this week, which were proposed by the Iowa County Attorneys Association, will increase prison time for child sex abusers and for repeat offenders who endanger lives by fleeing police in high-speed chases.First Assistant Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks, a member of the association’s legislative committee, said these were the most significant bills among a handful of others the group proposed this year.
Child Sex Abusers Will Get More Prison Time Under New Iowa Law
Trish Mehaffey, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Fri, 07/03/2020 - 12:47pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids
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