Pashley v. State

Pope, Judge.

Appellant attorney appeals from the order of the trial court holding him in contempt. This adjudication was based upon appellant’s failure to appear for trial and subsequent failure to present satisfactory justification for his absence.

Appellant’s citation for contempt arises from the following facts: In September 1981, Ethel Arnold and Rachel Arnold were arrested and each charged with two counts of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. Indictment was returned against each defendant at the February 1982 term of Wilkes County Superior Court which holds court on the first…