State v. Frazier

{¶ 1} Appellant, William A. Smith ("Smith"), appeals the judgment of the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas finding him guilty of contempt and sentencing him to 30 days in jail and a $250 fine, plus court costs. In this case, the appellant, William A. Smith, is not the original defendant, Forrest Frazier. Smith was the alleged victim in the case against Frazier. In the proceedings against Frazier, Smith failed to appear pursuant to a subpoena; and he was found to be in contempt of court and sentenced. Smith timely appealed the trial court's judgment.

{¶ 2} On appeal, Smith primarily contends…