For more information, visit: [ Ссылка ] Many organizations and systems around the world demand etiquette and decorum, and legal systems are one such entity. In court proceedings, an individual who disrespects a court’s proceedings or its authority will likely be held in contempt of court. The two main contempt of court charges are direct contempt and indirect contempt. Distinction between the two lies in whether or not an individual halts an in-progress courtroom proceeding with disruptive behavior, meaning behavior which could lead to a charge of criminal contempt. In contrast to the direct approach, indirect contempt occurs when an individual fails to follow a court order. This type of contempt is less likely to result in criminal charges, but rather will be viewed as civil contempt.

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