People ex rel. Illinois State Dental Society v. Taylor

Defendant was found guilty of contempt of court. He was sentenced to six months in jail, fined $300.00 and assessed $1600.00 in costs. Defendant appeals and presents the following contentions:

1. The trial court deprived defendant of his constitutional right to a jury trial.

2. Defendant was entrapped into committing the acts found to be contemptible.

3. Defendant was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

On August 1, 1962, a decree was entered permanently enjoining defendant from practicing dentistry. Among the prohibited activities were:

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