In re Contempt Proceedings Against Garcia

The above named Vincent Garcia was summoned as a juror to serve in the January Term of this court, beginning at Frederiksted Sub-Judicial District on the 18th January, 1929. He failed to appear at that time, and a warrant was issued, and on the authority of same he was brought into court, to show cause, if any he had, why he should not be punished for contempt. Upon his appearance he testified that he was perfectly willing to appear and serve as juror, but that he was prevented from doing so by his superior officer; that he thought he was under his orders, and, being in the United States…