Domestic Violence Case: Courtroom Contempt and Self-Representation

Max Tracy faces serious legal challenges after being held in contempt of court twice during his domestic violence hearing.

### Courtroom Tensions: Max Tracy's Domestic Violence Hearing
* ⚖ In Montesano, Washington, Judge Dave Edwards presided over a hearing for 28-year-old Max Tracy, charged with **domestic violence and multiple violations of no-contact orders**.
* 📜 State Attorney Jason Walker requested to consolidate Tracy's three violations into one case, arguing that it would be **efficient due to overlapping evidence and witnesses**.
* 👨 ‍⚖️ Tracy, representing himself from county jail, objected, claiming that joining the cases would be **prejudicial and deny him a fair trial**.
* 🔨 The judge ruled in favor of the state's motion, emphasizing the **redundancy of holding separate trials** for cases with similar evidence.
* 🚫 After attempting to speak further, Tracy was warned by the judge to **cease his interruptions**, leading to a **contempt ruling** against him.
* 📚 Tracy incorrectly claimed he lacked access to legal resources, but the judge informed him of the **available law library at the jail**.
* 😠 Frustration mounted as Tracy argued about his trial preparation, but the judge reminded him that he had **chosen to represent himself**.
* ⏳ Ultimately, Tracy was held in **contempt twice in just two minutes** and received an additional **30 days in jail**, with his domestic violence case still pending.

Domestic Violence Defendant LOSES His Temper | Court Cam | A&E

Joining Domestic Violence Charges in Montesano

Max Tracy, 28, is facing domestic violence charges and has violated no-contact orders with the victim three times.

The State Attorney is requesting to combine the violations into one case, citing overlapping evidence and identical witnesses.

Judge Dave Edwards grants the motion to join the cases for trial, despite Tracy's objection.

Tracy incorrectly claims he doesn't have access to a law library, but there is one at the county jail.

Tracy's lack of preparation and contemptuous behavior.

Tracy blames the court for his problems, insisting they are corrupt.

Tracy has been held in contempt of court twice in just two minutes.

As a result, he has been sentenced to an additional 30 days in jail.

He is also facing a pending domestic violence case.