Nebraska Supreme Court December 13, 1996, S-95-1165 (State v. Hawes)

Per Curiam.

Robert G. Hays, a Lancaster County deputy public defender and a witness in this proceeding, appeals his conviction for criminal contempt which resulted from his refusal to testify concerning information he claims as confidential and privileged regarding the defendant-appellee, Donald Hawes, a former client. For the reasons that follow, we reverse, and dismiss the contempt citation.