Gems v. State

Thomas Gems appeals a judgment of contempt and the sentence imposed by the trial court after a full hearing. Because there is sufficient evidence to support the court’s determination that’ defendant’s actions were contumacious, and because the trial court complied with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.830, we find no abuse of discretion and affirm the judgment adjudicating Gems in contempt- of court. See Thomas v. State, 752 So.2d 679, 685 (Fla. 1st DCA 2000) (holding that a trial court’s order finding a defendant in direct criminal contempt is reviewed for an abuse of discretion). See…