majority"> Sharpe, J.

On March 16, 1954, Judge John P. O’Hara, one of the judges of the recorder’s court for the city of Detroit, was selected and appointed to conduct a one-man grand jury to investigate police corruption in connection with gambling. On the following day he entered upon his duties, and the investigation commenced immediately.

In the course of the investigation, respondent, John J. White, was subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury on May 21, 1954. It was believed that John J. White possessed information regarding police corruption that would assist the grand jury in its investigation. John J. White was sworn as a witness and the following occurred:

“By Mr. Rashid:

“Q. Your name, witness ?

“A. John J. White.

“Q. Do you have any other names or nicknames, are you known by anything else?

“A. I respectfully refuse to answer any and all questions hereafter unless my attorney is present with me here in the court from the beginning until the end.

“The Court: Your request to have your attorney here in the courtroom from the beginning to the end is denied, Mr. White.

“If' there are any questions upon which you feel that you need the advice of your counsel, and it is done reasonably and not in such a way as to cause' *143 delays, you will be permitted to go out and talk to your attorney, but your attorney will not be permitted to be present in the courtroom.

“A. I still think I have that right, and I still respectfully refuse to answer any and all questions. # # *

“The Court: Mr. White, you have been asked where do you live. Would you answer the question?

“A. I refuse to answer. * * *

“Q. How long have you lived in Detroit?

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