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contempt proceedings

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From 284 U.S. 421 - Blackmer v. United States · 1932Most cited · 851 citing opinions

proceedings to punish such offenses have been regarded as sui generis and not 'criminal prosecutions' within the Sixth Amendment or common understanding

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