State v. Hatten

Rosellini, J. —

This court is asked to review an order of the Superior Court for King County adjudicating the appellant in contempt of court. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail and assessed a fine of $300.

The order was based upon the conduct of the appellant which occurred during a criminal trial in which he appeared as attorney for the defendants, who were charged with the crime of forgery.

On the morning of the second day of the trial, the appellant did not appear when court convened. The court, with the aid of the bailiff, a bail bondsman, and another attorney, was able to determine that…