Legal Opinion

People v. Mysliwiec

Michigan Court of Appeals

Decided May 24, 2016No. Docket 326423PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtFort Hood, J.

Defendant was convicted of criminal contempt, MCL 600.1701(g), for violating a condition of the bond set after his arrest for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. He was sentenced to 68 days in jail with credit for 68 days served. He appeals as of right. We affirm.

Defendant argues that his violation of a bond condition ordered by the trial court was not punishable by criminal contempt. We disagree. Issues of statutory interpretation are reviewed de novo. People v Hartwick, 498 Mich 192, 209; 870 NW2d 37 (2015). Questions of constitutional law, such as whether a…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. People of Michigan v. Robert TuttleMichigan Supreme Court · 2015
  2. People v. SmithMichigan Supreme Court · 2015
  3. In Re Contempt of DudzinskiMichigan Court of Appeals · 2003
  4. People v. PealsMichigan Supreme Court · 2006
  5. DeGeorge v. WarheitMichigan Court of Appeals · 2007

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3Cited by10 opinions

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  5. People of Michigan v. Floyd Ray PenningtonMichigan Court of Appeals · 2020

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