United States Fourth Circuit
In re Gates, 09-4125
District court's contempt conviction of a criminal defense attorney for failing to appear in court on time for a plea hearing is reversed as the district court erred in imposing punishment in a summary proceeding without affording the attorney notice or a meaningful opportunity to respond to the charges against him.
Appellate Information
- Decided 03/26/2010
- Published 03/26/2010
Judges
Court
- United States Fourth Circuit