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Can you be held in contempt of court if you refuse to answer the states questions?
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Can you refuse to be a government witness after being subpoenaed?
You can, but you can also be held in contempt of court or charged criminally.
If court ordered can you refuse to take a paternity test if you were not informed of your right to refuse one?
Believe me, if you were ordered by the court to take a paternity test, there is no "right" to refuse it. The alternative to "refusing" the courts order is to suffer the consequences of a charge of "Contempt of Court."
If the court orders counseling with your ex can you refuse?
No. You cannot ignore a court order without serious consequences. The initial consequence is that you will be in contempt of a court order.
Can an employer refuse to deduct and remit child support from an employee who has a court order to have wages garnished by the employer?
No. That employer should be reported to the court. If a court order for garnishment was issued it is in contempt of a court order.No. That employer should be reported to the court. If a court order for garnishment was issued it is in contempt of a court order.No. That employer should be reported to the court. If a court order for garnishment was issued it is in contempt of a court order.No. That employer should be reported to the court. If a court order for garnishment was issued it is in contempt of a court order.
Contempt of court in the UK?
'Contempt of Court' is when a defendant or a witness refuses to attend a trial, or refuses to answer questions that are put to him or her by the presiding judge. It can carry a maximum 1 year prison sentence.
Contempt of court if contempt is stopped can it be stopped?
Yes. Contempt of court is a tool for a judge to force compliance with the judge's wish. Generally once you do what the judge wants, the contempt charge will be dismissed. Incidentally, in many states Contempt of Court is the only crime with no maximum penalty. You can spend the rest of your life in jail one day at a time.
If you have temporary custody and refuse court ordered visitation what happens?
If you refuse court ordered visitation then you would be considered in contempt of court and a judge may issue a warrant for your arrest to face the charge. It could cost you money, or some time in jail and money.
What is the Fine for Contempt in court?
What is the fine for contempt in court in Louisiana civil court?
Why is Giles Corey arrested?
Contempt of the court
What if the trustee doesn't want to relinquish the inheritance to the beneficiaries?
The trustee must follow the provisions of the trust or the will in which the trust was set forth. If they refuse you should bring an action in the court of jurisdiction where a judge will issue a court order that the trustee must follow. If they still refuse then they will be in contempt of court and you could ask the court for sanctions.
Can you refuse a subpoena?
You could. They will just issue a subpoena. And it just adds to the cost of the whole proceeding, which increases the legal bills on both sides. And it wouldn't look good to the court or the jury if brought up in court.
Historical development of contempt of court?
Contempt of court is any disorderly action that interferes with the judiciary duty of the court. This has developed into an exacted sentence over the history of contempt of court.
