Legal Opinion
United States v. Manuel Glenn Abascal
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided January 9, 1975No. 74--2227PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
JAMESON, District Judge:
Manuel Glenn Abascal appeals from a conviction for criminal contempt in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 401. The district court, pursuant to Rule 42(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, summarily found appellant guilty of contempt and imposed a ninety day sentence.
Background
The appellant was one of nine persons charged in a six count indictment with various offenses involving the illegal importation and possession of narcotics with the intent to distribute. At the time of the alleged contempt, appellant, who was free on bond, was attending a hearing before…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- Ex Parte TerrySupreme Court of the United States · 1888
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3Cited by33 opinions
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