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· 12/31/1980

Pendley v. State

Citations

  • 392 So. 2d 321

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  • recognizing that when a defendant's refusal to testify occurs during an ongoing trial, the refusal disrupts and frustrates an ongoing proceeding and summary contempt must be available to vindicate the authority of the court

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Judges: Per Curiam

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