Mundy Law Office, P.C.

11/23/2022

Mundy Law Office is so thrilled to have obtained Justice for Dustin Goben, wrongfully accused of Murder and Robbery. Great write up of the case here.

Antonio Ross and Dustin Goben were found not guilty in the death of Sean Chapman. A third suspect, Dontaye Burton, will be tried separately.

02/28/2022

"Jessica Reynolds, executive director of the Iowa County Attorneys Association, said she believes the rules would tilt too far in defendants' favor.

"We don't want extensive subpoena powers by defendants,""

Prosecutors of Iowa don't want defendants to have the independent ability to defend their case. They want to prosecute a case, according to their terms, not what is beneficial to defendants. The ultimate outcome of a criminal prosecution, is incarceration. I can't imagine how anyone would be alright with incarcerating someone when they weren't able to investigate their own case.

"Just go to prison. Take our word for it. You're guilty."

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10/28/2021

Mundy Law Office currently represents three protestors who were arrested at the Iowa Legislature and City Council meetings for requesting just this type of legislative and leadership action.

The US Supreme Court, at one point looked as if they'd overturn Qualified Immunity at first opportunity, have double-back on that. Much of the awareness that was raised and the good-will understanding that was built in the wake of the May 2020 George Floyd protests has faced backlash from people who have the most to lose from police reform.

This is disappointing from SCOTUS, but those of us who wish to see police reform soon have other avenues.

The court has abdicated its responsibility to regulate police behavior.

06/24/2021

The Supreme Court of the US yesterday issued a ruling in Cedar Point v. Hassid.

This ruling may be off the radar of many civil rights practitioners because the case concerns compensation for property loss. Most civil rights claims brought under §1983 arise from personal injury due to excessive use of force. However, the case has a very powerful impact favorable to plaintiffs who bring a § 1983 claim based on wrongful deprivation of property (real or personal).

Mundy Law Office does bring lawsuits based upon police seizure of property, including prolonged impounds of vehicles. This practice by police primarily victimizes low income persons, persons of color, and other marginalized and over-policed communities.

Cedar Point greatly will greatly strengthen my clients’ ability to obtain compensation.

04/20/2021

It's truly a shame when domestic relations break down to the point where false accusations are thrown against a partner. These accusations are made in anger, pain, and an emotional break down of the relationship. Today, Mundy Law Office received a Not Guilty verdict from a bench trial conducted three months ago.

The client was accused of serious misdemeanor domestic assault by their domestic partner of three years. Even the State had little faith in this case as the plea offer was for the client to plead to an amended charge of simple assault. The client maintained their innocence and the case proceeded to trial on the amended charge of simple assault.

The collateral consequences of this charge stem further than simple monetary fines and minimal time in jail. This client suffered a major re-aggravation of a back injury while they spent three nights in jail while awaiting someone to post bond. The plea agreement would have also meant the entry of a No Contact Order which would have deprived the client of their rights to fi****ms during the five year period of the No Contact Order entry.

Even the smallest charges can have large consequences. Mundy Law Office's core mission is to take any case that may seem like a minor blip in the legal system, they can mean the world to the individual person.

12/11/2020

Mundy Law Office client Louise Bequeaith is one of the five plaintiffs, and among dozens of others, who have now had their full rights restored regarding their freedom to be on the Capitol grounds. Mundy Law Office has partnered with the ACLU to fight the bans on behalf of the five plaintiffs and the others who received the ban.

The bans were reportedly issued over the summer after an incident in which protesters clashed with authorities at the statehouse.

12/11/2020

Mundy Law Office is proud to be partnered with the ACLU on this case enforcing the rights of protestors!!!

You can't ban protesters from the Iowa State Capitol on a whim.

Read more: aclu-ia.org/dsmblmpi ⬅️

10/23/2020

"Rights intended to protect all must be extended to all, lest they so fall into desuetude in the course of denying them to the worst of men as to afford no aid to the best of men in time of need."

Goldman v. United States, 316 U.S. 129 (1942)

10/05/2020

Mundy Law Office is excited and proud to be partnering with the ACLU of Iowa in defending the Right to Speech, Protest, and Petitioning the Government.

ACLU says ban from Capitol grounds is unconstitutional as it blocks individuals their rights to free speech, assembly, movement, and to petition their government.

07/08/2020

Keep Protesting, everyone. We haven't solved our problems of over-policing.

07/03/2020

Be safe out there if you are protesting. If you have a warrant for your arrest, DO NOT ATTEND A PROTEST. Here's some legal tips if you are participating in a Protest:

Your rights as a Protestor dealing with Police:
• Stay as calm as you can. Make sure to keep your hands visible. Don’t argue, resist, or obstruct the police, even if you believe they are violating your rights. Point out that you are not disrupting anyone else’s activity and that the First Amendment protects your actions. Every word of this script should be stated as calmly as possible to the officer:
• Ask “AM I FREE TO LEAVE?” If the officer says yes, calmly walk away.
• If the officer says ‘no’ ask “AM I BEING DETAINED OR ARRESTED?”
• Repeat Loudly, Clearly, and Directly to the officer “I DO NOT CONSENT TO A SEARCH OF MY PERSON OR MY BELONGINGS.”
• If you are under arrest, ask “FOR WHAT CHARGE AM I BEING ARRESTED?”
• If you are under arrest or being detained, except for asking why you’re being arrested or what you're being detained for, state clearly “I AM NOT SAYING ANYTHING UNTIL I TALK TO MY LAWYER” Don’t say anything or sign anything without a lawyer.
• You have the right to make a local phone call, and if you’re calling your lawyer, only tell the lawyer why you have been arrested and ask for a private in-person consultation.
• Police may “pat down” your clothing if they suspect you have a weapon and may search you after an arrest. DO NOT TAKE ANY CONTRABAND OR WEAPONS TO A PROTEST. IF YOU HAVE A PRESCRIPTION DRUG BE SURE TO HAVE THE PRESCRIPTION WITH YOU.
• Police officers may not confiscate or demand to view your photographs or video without a warrant, nor may they delete data under any circumstances. Offer to hand any phone or other recording device to a nearby person.
• When you can, write down everything you remember, including the officers’ badge and patrol car numbers and the agency they work for.
• Get contact information for witnesses.
• Take photographs of any injuries.

07/01/2020

Reports today are that the Iowa State Patrol pre-empted a Black Lives Matter protest scheduled for the Capital grounds at 1 pm today. Protestors arrived to the scene to congregate and exercise their First Amendment Rights to Assemble. They were instead met by approximately 50 State Troopers and prevented from even beginning their assembly. Several protestors were arrested on unknown charges at this time.

This is State censorship. This is a Police State.