Contempt of court charges should never be taken lightly, and this is especially true in California. Call (949) 439-5857 immediately for your free case evaluation if you find yourself in the situation of defending yourself against these (or other) accusations. Simmons Wagner, LLP welcomes your call. After reading on to discover more, get in touch with us.
What does contempt of court actually mean?
Essentially, you are engaging in contempt of court if you disobey a judge. People frequently assume that contempt of court always resembles what you could see in a courtroom play on television: a hostile individual who is noisy, aggressive, and disagreeable. This would undoubtedly constitute contempt of court, but more typical examples include disobeying a court order, such as:
- An order prohibiting demonstrations
- A stop-work order
- A ban on firearms imposed by the courts
- A child support order
- Compensation as stipulated by the courts
- A spousal support order
- A judge’s mandate to show up in court
These are but a few instances of the more typical accusations of court contempt. Whatever the situation was for you, get in touch with Simmons Wagner, LLP, a seasoned criminal defense lawyer, to learn more about your choices.
You must treat any allegations of contempt of court seriously
Whatever the circumstances, you should always take the accusation of contempt of court seriously. The best course of action is to call Simmons Wagner, LLP right away. In a criminal case, the burden of proof is always on the prosecution, but it may be more challenging in a contempt of court case since they must demonstrate that the order against you was valid, that you were aware of it and could have complied, but that you purposefully chose not to do so.
To prove your case, all we have to do is raise a question about even one of those issues. In order to achieve the best outcome for your case, we will make every effort to gather the required evidence and will engage in tenacious negotiation.
Take action right away and seek assistance
It’s awful how many people believe that a contempt of court lawsuit will only have minor repercussions. Therefore, they merely enter a guilty plea and are ready to pay a fine or perform some community service. The bad news is that sometimes they might have considerably more substantial repercussions. Consult with a criminal defense counsel as soon as possible. For a free case review, contact Simmons Wagner, LLP at (949) 439-5857 right away.