Smith v. State

ALTENBERND, Judge.

In this consolidated appeal, Tjada T. Smith appeals adjudications of guilt for contempt of court and the sentences imposed thereon in two cases. The State concedes reversible error as to one of the two cases. We reverse the adjudications of guilt and sentences in both cases due to fundamental error that occurred as a result of a legally deficient order to show cause in this indirect criminal contempt proceeding.

Apparently, Ms. Smith reported to law enforcement that she was the victim of one or more offenses allegedly committed by a Mr. Brown, which resulted in the State…