State v. Williams

Beier, J.:

Respondent-appellant Rowana K. Riggs appeals from her contempt citation, the sentence imposed, and an additional condition added later to her probation by the district judge. We reverse.

Riggs was a prospective juror in an underlying criminal case. The district judge asked the panel of prospective jurors to stand, raise their right hands, and' be affirmed or take the oath to serve as jurors. Riggs did not stand; there is a dispute about whether she took the oath while sitting down. This exchange followed:

“THE COURT: Ms. Riggs, did you stand up and be affirmed or take the oath? I…