Davis v. Goodson

Richard B. Adkisson, Chief Justice.

The Miller County Circuit Court held petitioner, an attorney, in contempt of court for advising his client in open court that it was not necessary for him to follow a lawful order of the court. Petitioner was sentenced to 24 hours in jail and fined $250. On appeal, we affirm.

The conduct which gave rise to the trial court’s finding of contempt occurred after the client’s case had been called. As petitioner and his client approached the bench the judge stated that he believed that the client was drunk. The following exchange then took place:

BY THE COURT:

Let’s…