People v. Simac

Defense attorney David Sotomayor (contemnor) appeals the judgment of direct criminal contempt entered against him at the conclusion of the trial of defendant, Christopher Simac. On appeal, the contemnor argues that (1) the evidence is insufficient to support a finding of contempt; and (2) the grounds stated in the order of contempt are conclusory and unsupported by the record.

Defendant was charged with driving while his license was revoked and with failing to yield while making a left turn. At his bench trial on December 11, 1990, the court directed all witnesses who were going to testify to…