Ex Parte Pink

OPINION

ONION, Presiding Judge.

These proceedings involve a habeas corpus application. Applicant was found in contempt of court by the Hon. Albert Pruett, Judge of the 351st District Court on November 4, 1986, for a statement demonstrating disrespect for the court when he stated to a witness on cross-examination, “Isn’t it a fact, sir, that in the offense report that you got, that I can’t get to_” Punishment was assessed at seven days’ confinement in the Harris County jail. In the process of being removed from the courtroom applicant was asked by the court to designate one of the counsel as…