United States v. Michael Polizzi
450 F.2d 880
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitOctober 18, 197171-1341California56 words
Opinion
Under the unique circumstances of this ease, Michael Polizzi was not guilty of willful disobedience of a subpoena to appear before a federal grand jury on the date therein specified. It was therefore error to adjudge Polizzi guilty of criminal contempt pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 401 (3), and to impose a fine of $7,500.
Reversed.