What happens if i stand up in a court room and start talking to the judge?

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P.S. THIS IS NOT A JURY TRIAL, JUST SENTANCING INFRONT OF OTHER CRIMMINALS. THE DEFENDANT IS NOT IN CUSTODY.[[and i would do it when he was stalking to a defendant i came with]]

what does it mean to be held in contept or w/e its called

Answer 1

You could be held in contempt if you continue after the judge warns you. However, most likely the bailiff would approach you and tell you to sit down or leave the courtroom.

Courts are very formal proceedings. IF you want to address the court, it would be advisable to ask the courts permission.

For example: "Your Honor, may I address the court?" If permission is granted you will be asked to state your name. If permission is NOT granted, you need to remain quiet and seated. There are proper avenues to being heard in court. The most desirable is to use the attorney handling the case.

When in court, ALWAYS maintain respect and decorum for the court. Dress respectful and do not use street slang. This won't win the case for you necessarily, but to not do so could very well put you at an extreme disadvantage.

Good luck.

Peace.

Answer 2

You have read all the stupid answers now listen to one that is based on 32+ years of experience. If you stand up and act like an *** hole then you COULD be held in contempt [offending the judge] and be fined or go to jail for it.

This is what you should do. First consult with your attorney. Tell him/her that you want to address the judge during sentencing. Be polite, little emotion, just state what is on your mind, don't ramble, don't swear, don't yell and don't tell the judge what a jerk you think he/she is. Make sure you have a plan as to what you want to say and why you are saying it. If you do other than this the judge will be offended and shut you up. You may not like this approach but it is how the system works and it is how you get your information to the bench.

Keep in mind that the judge does not have to hear you. Be nice or you will never get a chance to talk.

Answer 3

If it is a Sentencing Hearing, and you are the victim, most states allow the victim to address the court. The statement of the victim must be weighed when the judge hands down his ruling of sentence. What you need to do, if you are the victim, is to arrange with the D.A. your chance to be heard. And yes you can be held in Contempt of Court, however, it would be a civil confinement and you would not be charged with any crime. I have seen it done where the judge found someone in Contempt and locked him up for a day. Not saying that will happen or won't happen. Just talk to the D.A. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Why on earth would you butt-in in someone elses sentencing? He/she has already been convicted, so nothing you can do about it. They have all the facts that they can allow. They can't take any new facts after the conviction, so what good would you do anyway? All you're going to do is piss off the judge and make things worse for yourself and the defendant. You'll probably get thrown in jail after being warned and you'll probably be fined. That judge isn't going to listen to you. Mind your own business.

Answer 5

I saw this was already answered as "contempt of court" but here is what "contempt of court" means:

Contempt of court is the failure of someone to obey a lawful order of a court, disrespect for the judge, disruption of the proceedings through poor behavior, or publication of material deemed likely to jeopardize a fair trial. A judge may impose civil (a fine) or criminal (jail) sanctions for someone found guilty of contempt of court. Typically judges in common law systems have more extensive power to declare someone in contempt than judges in civil law systems.

Answer 6

Depending on the judge's mood, you will either be:

1. Warned about being cited for contempt and given a chance to sit down and shut up, or told go get out, or
2. Immediately cited for contempt and fined, jailed, or both.

This isn't TV. You'll be smacked down.

Answer 7

If you create a disturbance, the judge can have the baliff remove you from court and sentence you in absentia. The judge will probably give you a warning first to do things in an orderly manner, and if you fail to comply, then you will be sanctioned.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

You could be found in contempt if the judge requests you refrain from speaking and you continue to interupt. Most times you would simply be escorted from the courtroom.

Answer 10

You could be held in contempt of court. If the judge is an asss
But he/she will warn you first