Michaels v. Commonwealth

FRANK, Judge.

Brian Michaels (appellant) was convicted in a bench trial of criminal contempt, in violation of Code § 18.2-456. On appeal, appellant contends the trial court erred in: 1) accepting his waiver of counsel when it failed to advise him of the nature of the proceedings, the possible punishment, and the right to court-appointed counsel; 2) failing to advise him of his right to remain silent; 3) failing to give him the opportunity to present evidence in his own behalf; 4) finding the evidence, sufficient to prove he acted with criminal intent; and 5) convicting him where his duty…