Munoz v. Munoz

KITE, Justice.

[T1] Rodolpho P. Munoz (the father) appeals from the district court's order which found him in civil contempt of court for failing to make child support payments and denied his motion to dismiss the order to show cause. The father claims his constitutional rights were violated when he was twice placed in jeopardy for the same criminal offense because he had previously been found guilty of criminal contempt and sentenced to jail time for failing to pay, in part, the same child support. We affirm the district court on the basis that the constitutional prohibition against double…