In Re the Contempt Hearing of Nasser

ROBERTSON, Judge.

Woodrow S. Nasser appeals a finding of direct contempt against him and raises essentially one issue: whether the court's finding of direct contempt is sustained by the evidence and the trial court's findings. Nasser was attorney of record for Larry D. Bemis, who was in jail and unable to make bond while awaiting prosecution on child molesting charges. The Clay Cireuit Court found Nasser to be in contempt of court for failing to appear for Bemis' jury trial. We affirm.

We note at the outset that Nasser was advised of the charges against him, had a reasonable opportunity to meet…