What is contempt of court?
A person can be held in contempt of court when they disobey or disrespect a court such that it effects the proper functioning of the court.
[Read more…]What Does Subpoena Mean In Criminal Court?
A subpoena in criminal court is a court order that a witness appear in court to provide sworn testimony.
[Read more…]Contempt Of Court Proceedings Are Independent And You May Not Be Entitled To Credit For Time Served
In re L.W., 2016 IL App (3d) 160092 (July). Episode 209 (Duration 8:21)
Sentencing on petition to revoke probation entitles you to more credit than a sentence on contempt of court.
What Is The Maximum Penalty For A Criminal Contempt of Court?
See People v. Geiger, 2015 IL App (3d) 130457 (Aprils) & People v. Perez-Gonzalez, 2014 IL App (2d) 120946 (June). Episode 071 (Duration 14:16)
Contempt of court is not in the books so we have to look at the case law for the answer. [Read more…]