In re Jeffrey L. Garland on Contempt

Summary

The California Supreme Court held Jeffrey L. Garland in direct contempt for willfully failing to comply with orders requiring him to file an appellant's opening brief in a capital automatic appeal. The court imposed a $500 fine.

Holdings

1. Garland's willful failure to comply with the Supreme Court's orders requiring him to file Navarette's opening brief constituted contempt of court.
2. Garland's failures to comply with the Supreme Court's orders constituted direct contempt because the acts occurred within the immediate view and presence of the court.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Garland's willful failure to comply with the Supreme Court's orders to file an appellate brief constituted contempt.
2. Whether Garland's noncompliance with orders occurring in the court's immediate view and presence constituted direct contempt.

Disposition

other