In re Contempt of Bensing

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 1050

Syllabus

Contempt direct criminal attorney abuse of discretion trial court appellate court oral argument precedence late extenuating circumstances sensibilities administration of justice R.C. 2705.01. Judgment of contempt reversed. The trial court abused its discretion in finding attorney in direct contempt when the attorney presented extenuating circumstances for appearing late and then leaving a trial court proceeding to attend an oral argument in the court of appeals, which took precedence. Although the conduct was contemptuous to the trial court's sensibilities, it did not constitute punishable, criminal contempt.