Rowell v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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8 state decisions

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1. “At the outset we observe that although the trial judge must be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that a criminal contempt was committed, that is not the standard of review in this court. We view the record in the light most favorable to the trial court's decision and formerly sustained that decision if supported by substantial evidence. Dennison v. Mobley, 257 Ark. 216, 221 , 515 S.W.2d 215 (1974); Songer v. State, 236 Ark. 20 , 364 S.W.2d 155 (1963). Now we sustain the decision unless it is clearly erroneous. ARCP Rule 52.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 28 Ark. App. 56 - Smith v. Smith

2. “Perhaps there is no case in which the [trial] court’s observation of the parties, and their demeanor and conduct, including their manner of speaking and tone of voice, their facial expressions and body movements, can be more important than on a charge of contempt, particularly criminal contempt, of which attitudes of the alleged contemnor can be such an integral part.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Burradell v. State