Garber v. State

PER CURIAM,

Appellant attorney was held in direct criminal contempt for conduct which occurred during the criminal trial of his client. We reverse.

*610The record reveals that while appellant was vigorously defending his client the court overruled one of appellant’s objections and warned him not to contest the ruling any further or he would be held in contempt. Appellant made a further remark which the court construed as an argument with the ruling, and the court announced:

“THE COURT: That just cost you $50, Mr. Garber. You are hereby fined $50 for contempt of court. You may pay the Clerk. You may…