A criminal defense lawyer was brought to a grand jury to reveal a fugitive client’s whereabouts. He refused and was held in contempt.
Other examples of contempt of court include:
- Communicating with jurors outside the court
- Refusing to present subpoenaed evidence
- Refusing to abide by court-ordered sentences, including pay fines
Brian J. Neary appealed the order that the lawyer’s silence was protected by the attorney-client privilege. Both the New Jersey Appellate Division and the New Jersey Supreme Court agreed with Brian J. Neary and the client’s secret was protected.
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