Cunha v. Superior Court

THE COURT.

Review to annul an order of the respondent court adjudging the petitioner guilty of contempt and imposing upon him a sentence of five days in jail and a fine of $500, with the alternative of imprisonment if the fine be not paid.

The petitioner was chief counsel for the defendant in the ease of People v. James R. Kelly, commenced and tried in the respondent court. After the conclusion of the trial the petitioner was cited to appear and show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. After an extended hearing he was found guilty and committed to the custody of the sheriff of…