Q.E.D.
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Not necessarily. Tier III just means that they have to verify residency quarterly rather than every six months (tier II) or annually (tier II). It could mean they pose a greater threat, but both of these guys have been busted for not updating residency in the past so my guess is that it's more related to that fact.
It doesn't sound like that is true. According to the Iowa Sex Offender registry website:
"Tier levels are based ONLY on the offense or offenses for which the person is currently registered"
So, why would somebody be given a Tier III designation in Iowa?
Well, according to Iowa Code § 692A.102. Sex Offense Classifications:
Tier III offenses include a conviction for the following sex offenses:
(1) Murder in violation of section 707.2 or 707.3 if sexual abuse as defined in section 709.1 is committed during the commission of the offense.
(2) Murder in violation of section 707.2 or 707.3, if a determination is made that the offense was sexually motivated pursuant to section 692A.126.
(3) Voluntary manslaughter in violation of section 707.4, if a determination is made that the offense was sexually motivated pursuant to section 692A.126.
(4) Involuntary manslaughter in violation of section 707.5, if a determination is made that the offense was sexually motivated pursuant to section 692A.126.
(5) Attempt to commit murder in violation of section 707.11, if a determination is made that the offense was sexually motivated pursuant to section 692A.126.
(6) Penetration of the genitalia or anus with an object in violation of section 708.2, subsection 5.
(7) Sexual abuse in the first degree in violation of section 709.2.
(8) Sexual abuse in the second degree in violation of section 709.3, subsection 1 or 3.
(9) Sexual abuse in the second degree in violation of section 709.3, subsection 2, if committed by a person fourteen years of age or older.
(10) Sexual abuse in the third degree in violation of section 709.4, subsection 1, 3, or 4, if committed by a person fourteen years of age or older.
(11) Sexual abuse in the third degree in violation of section 709.4, subsection 2, paragraph a or b , if committed by a person fourteen years of age or older.
(12) Lascivious acts with a child in violation of section 709.8, subsection 1 or 2.
(13) Kidnapping in violation of section 710.2 if sexual abuse as defined in section 709.1 is committed during the commission of the offense.
(14) Kidnapping of a minor in violation of section 710.2, 710.3, or 710.4, if a determination is made that the offense was sexually motivated pursuant to section 692A.126.
(15) Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse resulting in serious or bodily injury in violation of section 709.11.
(16) Burglary in the first degree in violation of section 713.3, subsection 1, paragraph d .
(17) Any other burglary in the first degree offense in violation of section 713.3 that is not included in subparagraph (16), if a determination is made that the offense was sexually motivated pursuant to section 692A.126.
(18) Attempted burglary in the first degree in violation of section 713.4, if a determination is made that the offense was sexually motivated pursuant to section 692A.126.
(19) Burglary in the second degree in violation of section 713.5, if a determination is made that the offense was sexually motivated pursuant to section 692A.126.
(20) Attempted burglary in the second degree in violation of section 713.6, if a determination is made that the offense was sexually motivated pursuant to section 692A.126.
(21) Burglary in the third degree in violation of section 713.6A, if a determination is made that the offense was sexually motivated pursuant to section 692A.126.
(22) Attempted burglary in the third degree in violation of section 713.6B, if a determination is made that the offense was sexually motivated pursuant to section 692A.126.
(23) Criminal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus in violation of section 709C.1, subsection 1, paragraph a .
(24) Human trafficking in violation of section 710A.2 if sexual abuse or assault with intent to commit sexual abuse is committed or sexual conduct or sexual contact is an element of the offense.
(25) Purchase or sale of an individual in violation of section 710.11 if a determination is made that the offense was sexually motivated pursuant to section 692A.126.
(26) Sexual exploitation of a minor in violation of section 728.12, subsection 1.
(27) Indecent contact with a child in violation of section 709.12 if the child is under thirteen years of age.
(28) Sexual exploitation by a counselor, therapist, or school employee in violation of section 709.15, if the child is under thirteen years of age.
(29) Sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles in violation of section 709.16, if the child is under thirteen years of age.
(30) Child stealing in violation of section 710.5, if a determination is made that the offense was sexually motivated pursuant to section 692A.126.
(31) Enticing a minor in violation of section 710.10, if the violation includes an intent to commit sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, sexual contact, or sexual conduct directed towards a minor.
(32) Sex trafficking of children in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1591.
(33) Aggravated sexual abuse in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2241.
(34) Sexual abuse in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2242.
(35) Sexual abuse of a minor or ward in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2243.
(36) Abusive sexual contact in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2244.
(37) Offenses resulting in death in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2245.
(38) Sexual exploitation of children in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2251.
(39) Selling or buying of children in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2251A.
(40) Any sex offense specified in the laws of another jurisdiction or any sex offense that may be prosecuted in federal, military, or foreign court, that is comparable to an offense listed in subparagraphs (1) through (39).
(41) Any sex offense under the prior laws of this state or another jurisdiction, or any sex offense under prior law that was prosecuted in federal, military, or foreign court, that is comparable to a sex offense listed in subparagraphs (1) through (39).