Granted. Judgment of the trial court holding relator in direct contempt is vacated and set aside. Relator's action did not constitute a direct contempt of court under La. Code Crim.P. art. 21. Accordingly, the case is remanded to the trial judge to institute constructive contempt proceedings if he wishes to do so pursuant to La.Code Crim.P. art. 23.
WATSON and KIMBALL, JJ., would...
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