Is it a violation of the Sixth Amendment right to counsel in a criminal contempt case?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Gysels, 974 F.2d 1344 (9th Cir. 1992):

Gysels argues that statements he made in court, used to convict him of criminal contempt, were obtained in violation of his Sixth Amendment right to counsel and the requirements of Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966).

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