Writ denied. Stay recalled.
JOHNSON, J., not on panel.
CALOGERO, C.J., dissents in part. They would vacate the second contempt conviction and sentence. A comment in words that were literally respectful and addressed to "Your Honor", when the judge is not on the bench, but perceived as disrespectful is not a basis for holding the speaker in direct contempt, without affording the speaker a hearing or at least an opportunity to explain himself.
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