Legal Opinion
Weaver v. Superior Court of the State of Alaska, Third Judicial District
Alaska Supreme Court
Decided December 16, 1977No. 2873PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
BURKE, Justice.
In this appeal, attorney Mark Weaver challenges a contempt citation and fine imposed upon him by Superior Court Judge C. J. Occhipinti. Weaver, an assistant public defender, was assigned in October, 1975, to represent Jean Fox, 1 who had been indicted for the crime of shooting with intent to kill, wound, or maim. On the morning of December 16, 1975, the day scheduled for trial in the Fox matter, a panel of prospective jurors was assembled and counsel for both sides began their voir dire examination.
Judge Occhipinti allowed counsel somewhat over two hours in which to…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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3Cited by14 opinions
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