State v. Moen

*89WARREN, J.

Defendant appeals from a judgment finding him guilty of contempt of court for failure to obey a duly served subpoena.1 Defendant’s only contention on appeal is that the trial court’s authority to punish him for contempt is, under the facts, limited to a fine not exceeding $100. We agree and reverse.

On March 16,1986, defendant was served a subpoena to appear before a grand jury on March 20. On March 19,1986, the state obtained a warrant authorizing the search of defendant’s person. On March 20, defendant failed to appear before the grand jury. On that day, an order was issued…