Markovic v. State

In regard to the first specification of alleged error above quoted, it is claimed that in these cases the defendants below should have been arraigned and have pleaded guilty or not guilty preliminary to a hearing upon the merits.

These contempt proceedings were brought by virtue of 13195-3 GC.

It is claimed by counsel for plaintiffs in error that contempt proceedings are criminal in nature, and that the provisions of Section 13629 of the General Code providing for arraignment of accused are applicable thereto. No authorities have been cited however, and we have found none to the effect that an…