People v. Johns

Defendant appeals his conviction for contempt. CLS 1961, § 767.5 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.945). Relying on his privilege against self-incrimination, defendant refused to answer questions of a one-man grand jury. After being granted immunity under CLS 1961, § 767.6 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.946), defendant again refused to answer the questions. The attorney general obtained an order requiring defendant to show cause why he should not be cited for contempt. At the hearing the following dialogue occurred:

“Mr. Koscinski (defendant’s counsel): Well, the only thing I wanted to say, your Honor please,…