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State of Iowa v. Anthony Alexander Mong
Date: 03-24-2023
Case Number:
Judge: William P. Kelly
Court: District Court, Polk County, Iowa
Plaintiff's Attorney: Polk County Iowa District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Anthony Mong shot at and attempted to kill Ricco Martin, but he missed and inadvertently shot and injured Shane Woods. Under Iowa law, "[a] party is liable for a wrongful act, where there exists a criminal intent,†notwithstanding
that the act done "is not that which was intended.†State v. Ruhl, 8 Iowa (Clarke)447, 448 (1859). "The wrongful intent to do one act, is transposed to the other,and constitutes the same offense.†Id. The transposition of the defendant's
criminal intent to establish criminal liability is known as the doctrine of transferred intent. Based on transferred intent, a jury found Mong guilty of the attempted murder of Woods, intimidation with a dangerous weapon with respect
to Woods, willful injury causing bodily injury with respect to Woods, and going armed with intent.
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Iowa v. Anthony Alexander Mong?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and appealed. The Iowa Court of Appeals reversed and the Iowa Supreme Court Affirmed.
Which court heard State of Iowa v. Anthony Alexander Mong?
This case was heard in District Court, Polk County, Iowa, AL. The presiding judge was William P. Kelly.
Who were the attorneys in State of Iowa v. Anthony Alexander Mong?
Plaintiff's attorney: Polk County Iowa District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here to Watch How To Find A Lawyer by Kent Morlan Click Here For The Best Des Moiness Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory If no lawyer is listed, call 918-582-6422 and MoreLaw will help you find a lawyer..
When was State of Iowa v. Anthony Alexander Mong decided?
This case was decided on March 24, 2023.