Commonwealth v. Hunt (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-131-14)
Court vacates civil contempt order where attorney refused to produce third-party documents. Judge failed to follow mandatory protocols under rule 17(a)(2) before compelling production.
Court vacates civil contempt order where attorney refused to produce third-party documents. Judge failed to follow mandatory protocols under rule 17(a)(2) before compelling production.
Prosecutor committed misconduct by presenting false eyewitness testimony without disclosing witness's prior contradictory statement. Reversed dismissal because other evidence was sufficient to support indictment.