What are the implications of the Court of Appeal's decision in a contempt case against appellant in which appellant was denied a retained attorney?

Appellant argues that his due process rights were violated in that he was denied the right to be represented by his retained attorney and to have his attorney file briefs and offer oral argument before the district court and that the district court relied on Ex parte and In camera submissions made without notice to him. This court recognizes the necessity of due process protections in contempt proceedings. See, e. g., United States v. Alter, 482 F.2d 1016 (9th Cir. 1973). On the record, however, we believe appellant's due process

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