Woodson v. State

Mickey Woodson appeals his conviction and six-month sentence for direct criminal contempt based on the trial court’s failure to comply with the procedural requirements of Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.830. We reverse.

It is clear from the record that Wood-son’s conduct was contemptuous, as he showed substantial disrespect for the court and continued to use expletives in defiance of the court’s instruction to calm down so that the court could explain the circumstances that led to revocation of his pretrial release. However, as the State graciously concedes, the court failed to adhere to…