About three weeks after he failed to show up to jury duty, police arrived at his home.
For failing to come to court, delaying the trial, and being unreachable on his cellphone. The judge stated that the trial was delayed for 45 minutes "waiting for juror Somerville and his conduct impeded the due administration of justice."
"Your intentional, willful failure to follow the orders of the court is a serious matter," the judge said.
Because of Somerville's "conduct," the judge convicted him of direct criminal contempt. In addition to sentencing him to jail time, probation, and community service, the judge ordered Somerville to write a letter of apology and pay a $223 fine.
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