State v. Randell

The Honorable William Z. Wood, Jr., was conducting court during the 30 March 2001 Criminal Session of Yadkin County Superior Court. At 11:09 a.m., the court called for a morning recess, and the bailiff called for all to rise. A person in the courtroom, later identified as defendant William Randell, did not obey the call to rise. Defendant continued to remain seated even after Judge Wood called for all to rise. The transcript reflects the subsequent exchange between defendant and Judge Wood:

The Court: Come on up, sir.

Mr. Randell: For what?

The Court: You’re in custody. Thirty days.

Mr. Randell:…