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375 U.S. 29 84 Supreme Court Reporter 19 11 United States Reports Lawyer’s Edition 2d Series KF101.8 U54 1 Salvatore PANICO, Petitioner,v.UNITED STATES. Number 45. Oct. 21, 1963. Jerome Lewis, for petitioner. Solicitor General Cox, Assistant Attorney Miller, Beatrice Rosenberg and Kirby W. Patterson, the States. PER CURIAM. The petition a writ of certiorari is granted. 2 petitioner was one numerous defendants in lengthy criminal trial District Southern New York. He found guilty, but his conviction reversed on appeal. versus Bentvena, Cir., 319 Federal Reporter, 2nd 916. For conduct during guilty contempt summary proceeding conducted by judge under Rule 42(a) Rules Criminal Procedure after had ended.1 This affirmed appeal, dissenting. 308 125. 3 If legally responsible trial, there can be no doubt that contumacious. It contended, however, at time question suffering from mental illness which made him incapable forming intent requisite finding guilt. No separate hearing upon this issue proceeding, although course previous heard conflicting expert testimony different petitioner's capacity to stand trial. Shortly conviction, state-appointed psychiatrists schizophrenia committed state hospital. Cf. Bush Texas, 372 586, 83 922, 9 958. 4 In light these circumstances, we hold fair administration federal justice requires plenary 42(b) determine responsibility conduct.2 Accordingly, judgment Appeals vacated, case remanded Court. 5 so ordered. 6 Judgment vacated remanded. 7 Mr. Justice CLARK HARLAN would affirm below substantially reason given Judge Smith opinion Appeals. Panico, 'Rule 42. Contempt. '(a) Summary Disposition. A may punished summarily if certifies he saw or constituting it actual presence court. order shall recite facts signed entered record.' '* * (b) Disposition Upon Notice Hearing. except as provided subdivision (a) rule prosecuted notice. notice place hearing, allowing reasonable preparation defense, essential charged describe such. orally open court defendant or, application attorney an appointed purpose, show cause arrest. entitled jury any act Congress provides. entitle admission bail rules. involves disrespect criticism judge, disqualified presiding with defendant's consent. verdict guilt enter fixing punishment.'

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