Maher v. Junior

Michael Richard Maher petitions for a writ of habeas corpus challenging his de tention and $100,000 bail pending a hearing on an indirect criminal contempt charge. We grant the writ and order Maher’s release forthwith.

Maher appeared at an August 3, 2016, hearing on an order to show cause stemming from his failure to comply with a previous court order. At that hearing the court informed Maher of the charges against him, explained his rights, and informed him that a later hearing would be set on the matter to permit Maher to present evidence, testimony, and be represented by counsel.

The court…