In Re Spalter

These appeals are from two orders, dated August 17,1970, and August 21,1970, adjudging defendant in contempt of court and sentencing him for such contempt.

Defendant was subpoenaed to appear July 23, 1970, before a citizens’ grand jury duly convened by order of the Wayne County Circuit Court. He did appear pursuant to the subpoena and he was sworn as a witness. He refused to answer one of three questions on the ground that the answer might tend to incriminate him.

July 23, 1970, the prosecuting attorney filed an application and petition for an order granting defendant immunity. The same day the…