Legal Opinion
In the Matter of Alexander
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided May 27, 1981No. 79-699PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FERREN, Associate Judge:
On June 4, 1980, this court dismissed appellant’s appeal of an order of criminal contempt for lack of jurisdiction due to the late filing of the notice of appeal. On motion for reconsideration, we conclude once again that we are without jurisdiction to consider the appeal.
I
On May 16, 1979, the trial court held appellant in contempt of court for failure to appear on time for trial. Appellant, an attorney, was representing a defendant on a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated. On the same day, the judge entered an order pursuant to Super.Ct.Cr.R. 42(a),…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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- Wolfsohn v. HankinSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
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