People v. Sheahan

The defendant, David R Sheahan, was charged with battery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 12 — 3(a)—1). At his arraignment, the defendant was found guilty of direct criminal contempt of court but mentally ill. He appeals from that finding.

The trial court’s order finding defendant in direct criminal contempt stated that during the arraignment, the defendant gestured with his middle finger at the trial judge, and he stated, “You son of a bitch, I have got more authority than you have. I don’t take orders from you; I am Elijah, son of God. I am going to kill you.” The order further stated…