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COM'N ON JUDICIAL PERFORMANCE v. SMITH

No. 2011-JP-00319-SCT.

78 So.3d 889 (2011)

MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL PERFORMANCE v. Albert B. SMITH, III.

Supreme Court of Mississippi.

December 15, 2011.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John B. Toney , Darlene Ballard , attorneys for appellant.

Andrew W.M. Westerfield , Merrida Buddy Coxwell , Jackson, attorneys for appellee.

EN BANC.

DICKINSON, Presiding Justice, for the Court:

¶ 1. Tunica County Circuit Court Judge Albert B. Smith III acknowledged that he abused his contempt powers and exhibited poor courtroom demeanor. The Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance recommends punishment of a public reprimand, a $1,000 fine, and an assessment of costs totaling $100. We accept the Commission's recommendation.

BACKGROUND FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

¶ 2. In 2006, Richard...

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