Legal Opinion
In re L.G.
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided March 31, 1994No. 92-FS-1577PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
KING, Associate Judge:
L.G., a juvenile, appeals from an order of the Superior Court summarily adjudging him in contempt of court for using profanity on three occasions while appearing as a witness for the defense in a criminal trial. L.G. principally contends that the finding of contempt is not supported by the evidence. We agree and, accordingly, we reverse and order that the contempt charge be dismissed.
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On November 16, 1992, sixteen-year-old L.G. testified for the defense at the murder trial of his uncle, who was an adult.1 During cross-examination, the prosecutor attempted to establish…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- State v. AllenSupreme Court of Vermont · 1985
- Swisher v. United StatesDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1990
- Matter of GorfkleDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1982
- Jackson v. BaileySupreme Court of Connecticut · 1992
- Martinez v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1976
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3Cited by6 opinions
- Brooks v. United StatesDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1996
- In Re DixonDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2004
- Bethard v. District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1994
- Bethard v. District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1994
- Brooks v. United StatesDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1996
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