Opinion ID: 1986133
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Heading: Reference to Contempt Proceedings.

Text: The trial court had ruled the State would not be permitted to introduce evidence of the defendant being found in contempt. Crawley, however, contends that the following colloquy violated that ruling: Q. So were you able todoes this wrap up your investigation of this case, Investigator Moller? A. No. There were hearings involved in regard[] to contempt of court hearings regarding.... [DEFENSE COUNSEL]: Objection, your Honor. I don't believe that's a fit subject for this hearing. THE COURT: Alright. Sustained. Disregard, ladies and gentlemen. This comment only referred to contempt proceedings in general and made no reference to a finding of contempt regarding Crawley. In any event, any error was cured by the court's admonition to the jury to disregard the reference to contempt.