People v. Joseph

On August 8, 1966, the defendant refused to answer questions put to him at a hearing before Judge Edward S. Piggins, sitting as a one-man grand jury. By refusing to answer the appellant precipitated the legalities, including his conviction of criminal contempt, which led to this appeal.

*496Four questions which were asked of the defendant after he was sworn at the hearing were considered in the contempt proceedings: (1) Are you familiar with East Jefferson Avenue in the city of Detroit, or by that I mean the location of East Jefferson Avenue in the city of Detroit? (2) Have you ever given any…