¶1Writ granted. Failure of an attorney to appear for trial is constructive contempt of court. Kidd v. Caldwell, 371 So.2d 247 (La.1979). Trial and punishment of constructive contempt requires the statutory procedure that was not observed in this case. Accordingly, the contempt conviction and sentence are set aside, and the case is remanded to the district court for further proceedings.
513 So. 2d 278
State v. Darrow
Decided October 9, 1987
Supreme Court of Louisiana · decided 1987-10-09
Relies on 371 So. 2d 247 - Kidd v. Caldwell
Decided 1987-10-09