WOLF, C.J.
Appellant, John Garrett, challenges a written order holding him in direct criminal contempt and sentencing him to 180 days in jail. Appellant asserts that the trial court erred in sentencing appellant without offering him an opportunity to present mitigating circumstances. We agree and reverse.
On October 3, 2003, appellant appeared for a jury trial on three separate criminal charges. His court-appointed attorney notified the judge that he was concerned...
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