The court ruled 7-1 in Smith’s favor. Smith argued that Judge Jeff Weill Sr. had ordered Smith to be temporarily and immediately expelled from his courtroom, and also barred him from participating in Hinds County grand juror proceedings. This was in violation of Smith’s due process rights. Justice Ann H. Lamar, for the majority, stated that procedural due procedure requires at least notice and a meaningful opportunity to hear’. “And it’s undisputed that District Attorney Smith wasn’t provided either here.” Weill ordered Smith’s exclusion after Smith was arrested and charged by the Attorney General’s Office with six misdemeanors for illegally aiding criminal defendants. Smith denied all allegations._x000D