Ex Parte Taylor

OPINION

OVERSTREET, Judge.

This is an original habeas corpus action. Applicant is a Dallas attorney who was found in contempt of court by the Honorable Lanny Ramsey, Judge of the 8th Judicial District Court for three separate actions occurring on March 3rd, 7th, and 24th, 1988. The record reflects that applicant was counsel for two defendants in The State of Texas v. Tommy Charles Haynes, et al, Cause Number 2749, et al. There were four defendants total and two separate attorneys represented the remaining two. Although a motion to sever was filed, it was denied and all defendants were tried…