State v. Chriscoe

BECTON, Judge.

I

This is a criminal action against defendant, Christy Chriscoe, for contempt of court, arising out of the criminal prosecution of her husband for second degree sexual offense during the 21 July 1986 Criminal Session of Davidson County Superior Court before Judge William H. Freeman. On 24 July 1986, defendant was served with a show cause order which stated that it was due to her “failure to return to court as ordered by the Judge.” In a summary proceeding on the same day, after hearing testimony by defendant and defendant’s mother, Judge Freeman made findings of fact and held…