is there any punishment if either the plantiff or defendant walks out of the court while it is in session? i saw this on tv the other day... a defendant walked out of the court while the judge was reading the verdict.
2006-08-12 08:23:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
it was Judge Mathis TV.
2006-08-12 10:18:57 · update #1
Hi David - contempt of court, disrespecting the court, and violating a court order could begin the list. This is an example of tv not representing real life. If you are in a Civil Court, your attorney would probably lie and say you had taken ill. If you are in an Appeals Court, you better not count on winning the appeal. If you are in a Criminal Court, it could even be construed as violating probation (when you are in the custody of your attorney).In other words, it's not a good idea and could be considered insolent behavior.
(former legal secretary)
2006-08-12 08:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by Serena 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This must have been a civil case? While I suppose the judge could find the defendant in contempt, there is really no point after the verdict is delivered. Did the defendant have a lawyer there? The verdict could be entered as a judgment whether the defendant is there or not.
2006-08-12 09:09:41 · answer #2 · answered by y_nevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-04 10:55:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you disrespect the court by walking out during your sentence, severe penalties and anal probing will apply!
(btw, Mathis ain't no federal judge)
"Open up ya eyes, give ya pardner a nudge, everybody look alive 'cuz heyeah come da judge!"
2006-08-12 10:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by loaferpost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing! I've done it myself. Contempt of court requires a direct violation of a courts order. Oh, yeah and the stupidity or ignorance to submit yourself to their "jurisdiction".
2006-08-16 09:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by Truyer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can walk out if you like, it doesn't matter the judgement will still stand. Now, if you're going to be locked up once you're found guilty then trying to walk out will result in you being tackled by the baliff.
2006-08-12 15:18:59 · answer #6 · answered by El_Nimo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The judge can hold them in contempt of court if they want.
2006-08-12 09:21:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would be charged with contempt of court and could end up in jail
2006-08-12 08:28:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
disrespect and one could be charge with contempt
2006-08-12 08:28:08 · answer #9 · answered by roydono 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Land of the free???????
2006-08-12 08:26:34 · answer #10 · answered by Joy_Brigade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋