Thursday, October 25, 2012

Drunk Attorney In Court Jailed For Contempt

What happens when attorneys shows up for court in Nelson County, Kentucky having had too much to drink? They get thrown in jail for contempt. At least that is what happened to one attorney in this report from WLBT.

The incident occurred in September when the attorney showed up at court representing the plaintiff in a domestic violence case.  During the hearing the Judge because suspicious and ordered the attorney to be tested for alcohol.  When the results came back positive, the judge had the attorney jailed for contempt of court. 

Alcohol abuse and addiction is quite serious when it is an attorney who has the problem.   The attorney’s conduct may not only bring discredit upon himself and the legal profession, but his actions may also put his client’s interests in jeopardy. 

 
WLBT.com - Jackson, MS

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