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U.S. v. MOTTWEILER

Nos. 95-3546, 95-3547.

82 F.3d 769 (1996)

UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Richard J. MOTTWEILER and Catharine D. O'Daniel, Defendants-Appellants.

United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.

Decided May 3, 1996.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert T. Coleman, Thomas Leggans (argued), Office of the United States Attorney, Criminal Division, Fairview Heights, IL, for Plaintiff-Appellee.

Richard R. Mottweiler, Pro Se.

James J. Cutrone (argued), Chicago, IL, for Richard T. Mottweiler.

Richard R. Mottweiler, James J. Cutrone (argued), Chicago, IL, for Catherine O'Daniel.

Before CUMMINGS, EASTERBROOK, and ROVNER, Circuit Judges.

EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge.

Criminal contempt of court is a dark stain on an attorney's record, even when it does not lead to imprisonment or a substantial fine. That is among the reasons why a conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 401 depends on proof of wilful misconduct. In re Betts, 927 F.2d 983, 986 (7th Cir.1991). The district judge held two attorneys in criminal contempt because they did not return to court promptly after...

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