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Criminal Contempt Requires Criminal Procedure Rights

The U.S. Supreme Court held that imposing a criminal contempt fine without
benefit of a jury trial is unconstitutional. The International Union and
the United Mine Workers of America (petitioners) were enjoined from
collectively conducting unlawful strike related activities against the
Clinchfield Coal Company and Sea "B" Mining Company (the ...

 

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