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To prove contempt, the prosecutor or complainant must prove the four elements of contempt:
- existence of a lawful order
- the contemnor's knowledge of the order
- the contemnor's ability to comply
- the contemnor's failure to comply
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoYou can't defend contempt of court. It's the judges discretion, anyway, you'll either spend the night in jail, or have to pay a fine. It's nothing.
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The family of the murder victim held the guilty man in contempt Contempt is a feeling that someone or something is inferior?
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What do you do when people lie in court?
If you can prove that they are lying, you prove it on cross examination.Added: Then the person who was a proven liar couldbe charged with lying under oath and/or contempt of court.
What is scorn?
Scorn is contempt or disdain towards someone or something.
What is a tone of contempt?
It is what someone sounds like when they feel worthless.
What is Contempt of a Child support order?
Someone is in violation for non payment.
What is the math definition for prove?
prove- show someone that you can do it, or show someone somthing that they dont believe.
What is the meaning of despecable?
Do you mean despicable? someone/something that deserves hatred and contempt
What is the synonym of disdain?
a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior
Is contempt a verb?
Contempt can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it refers to a feeling of disrespect or disdain towards something or someone. As a verb, it means to show scorn or disregard for something.
What happens if someone can not be found to be served for contempt of court?
Unless the judge withdraws his order of contempt it will remain active (just as if it were a warrant) until the missing party presents themselves in court and answers to the judges concerns.If it is a civil contempt order, no arrest will take place - people are not arrested for civil contempt. However if it is a criminal contempt order, they are subject to arrest by law enforcement.
What happen if your in contempt of court for not taken your child for a DNA test?
It depends on the court and the jurisdiction. You can be fined or jailed for the contempt, and the court can order someone else to take the child for the test.
How do one commit comtempt of court?
it is exactly what it means, "contempt" means disrespect, so if someone disrespects the judge or the jury, this person will be charged and sometimes jailed for contempt of court.
