J.G. v. State

J.G. appeals from a judgment and sentence for indirect contempt. On appeal, J.G. argues that the trial court erred in holding him in contempt of court for a violation of community control.1 J.G. also argues that he should not have been placed in secure detention for contempt of court.

Contempt is an appropriate sanction for violation of community control. Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services v. State, J.L.B., 599 So.2d 123 (Fla. 5th DCA 1992). See also R.M.P. v. Jones, 419 So.2d 618 (Fla.1982); O.W. v. Byrd, 461 So.2d 967 (Fla. 5th DCA 1984). However, the Florida Supreme Court has…