Golant v. State

Stuart M. Golant (“Mr. Golant”) appeals the order finding him in direct criminal contempt and fining him $500. We agree with Mr. Golant that the trial court did not follow the correct procedure before holding him in contempt, and we reverse and remand for further proceedings. We find that Mr. Golant’s remaining arguments lack merit, and we decline to address them.

This matter arises out of foreclosure proceedings before Judge Howard H. Harrison. The homeowners were represented by Margery E. Golant (Ms. Golant), Mr. Golant, and another attorney. During a pre-trial hearing held in November 2014,…