State v. Bailey

OPINION

BOSSON, Judge.

This case presents two interesting questions. The first is whether a court exercising criminal jurisdiction and acting sua sponte may include in its sentencing order an injunction against further criminal conduct. The second is whether the injunction, even if invalid, insulates Defendant from a contempt citation for its wilful violation. We hold that the district court’s injunction exceeded its authority, but we nonetheless affirm the citation for contempt.

BACKGROUND

Defendant was convicted in magistrate court of speeding, driving without proof of financial responsibility,…