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

-Tequila9+

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.

Bill

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.

Big Bobby Clobber

You will either be removed or tossed in the slammer for contempt of court

Grace1228

I think you'd be asked to sit down and be quiet, and if you didn't, they would probably have security escort you out (and it might shine badly on the defendent you are with). It will probably be frustrating to stay quiet when you have something important to say, but unfortunatly it might be in your and the defendent's best interest...

WHAT!?

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

Green Valley

Eye witness know better then us.

lisa_eli_92252

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.

rtippie57

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!

Lady in Red

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.

laney

I'm sure he/she won't like it. You'll probably first get a warning. You'll be smart if you don't say anything unless spoken to.

wunderkind

If you are not charged with anything and are there merely as a friend then he will tell you to be quiet and sit down. If you do not comply he can place you in contempt and give you a fine.

netnazivictim

Told to sit down and be quiet. Then arrested, fined and jailed

Why is the judge stalking someone, I am curious.

*****

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.

GRUMPY

The judge would most likely find you in contempt and have you locked up.

gorglin

Speak when spoken to, then you will not be held in
contempt....

TMLeaf Fan

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.

gabs4_28

u might be held out of courtroom for disruptin...

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