McClain v. State

CAMPBELL, Judge.

Judy McClain appeals from an order of the trial court finding her in direct criminal contempt. We find that the court abused its discretion and reverse.

McClain and her fiance, Mr. Overton, were both charged in Pinellas County in connection with an assault against two men. McClain entered a plea to a misdemeanor charge arising out of the incident. Overton was to stand trial on a charge of aggravated assault.

In the case against Overton, McClain was listed as a witness for the state and for the defendant. The state asked to depose *1165McClain, and the defense made her available;…