State v. Voorhies

[ 2After a rule to show cause hearing, Appellant Albert D. “Bodie” Little (“Sheriff Little”), was found to be in contempt of court for his failure to enforce the entirety of a two-day sentence imposed on Defendant, Jonathon Voorhies. The trial judge did not impose fines or jail time on Sheriff Little, but, rather, admonished him on record and asked that his orders be followed exactly in the future unless he expressly authorized otherwise. Sheriff Little now appeals. For the reasons stated herein, we reverse the contempt ruling.

FACTS

On February 2, 2010, Jonathon Voorhies pled guilty to an…