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LOUISIANA STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS v. BATES

No. 51047.

249 So.2d 127 (1971)

258 La. 1049

LOUISIANA STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS v. Fred E. BATES.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

Rehearing Denied June 28, 1971.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gravel, Roy & Burnes, Richard V. Burnes, Alexandria, for defendant-relator.

Gist, Methvin & Trimble, Howard B. Gist, Jr., Alexandria, for plaintiff-respondent.

SUMMERS, Justice.

The question to be decided is: Does the Constitution of the United States require a jury trial in a Louisiana State contempt proceeding in which a maximum fine of $1,000, or imprisonment for not more than 12 months, or both, may be imposed? We answer: A trial by jury in such cases is required under recent interpretations of the United States Constitution by the United States Supreme Court.

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In a suit in the Ninth Judicial District...

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