3/7/19 Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments: Jennifer M. Woodward v. State of Florida SC18-291

A trial judge found Ms. Woodward in criminal contempt of court for misrepresenting events during a probate matter, repeatedly refusing to answer questions under oath, and acting in a disruptive manner before the Court. Ms. Woodward appealed the contempt orders arguing her constitutional rights to an appeal and due process were violated because a transcript of the hearing when her disputed behavior occurred was never produced. The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s contempt of court ruling. Ms. Woodward asked this Court for review, arguing the Fourth DCA’s decision conflicts with decisions of this Court and other appellate courts.