Twine v. State

Chakaris Twine appeals a judgment of contempt and the sentence imposed by the trial court after a full hearing. Because the defendant’s actions were contemptuous and the. trial court complied with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.830, we find no abuse of discretion and affirm the judgment adjudicating Twine in contempt of court. See Thomas v. State, 752 So.2d 679, 685 (Fla. 1st DCA 2000) (holding that a trial court’s order finding a defendant in direct criminal contempt is reviewed for an abuse of discretion). We only write to express this Court’s concern regarding the sentence imposed,…