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OT: American Politics

So isn't the idea behind civil contempt that you are trying to coerce them to comply with the order?

These planes are already in El Salvador and everyone's processed. I'd imagine they'd say they can't do it now.

And criminal contempt wouldn't be an option right?
 
hockeylover said:
So isn't the idea behind civil contempt that you are trying to coerce them to comply with the order?

These planes are already in El Salvador and everyone's processed. I'd imagine they'd say they can't do it now.

And criminal contempt wouldn't be an option right?
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I think it is/was a criminal offense to disobey a court order
 
Cal Gal said:
It is in CA (Penal Code section 166 PC); see if I can find for fed....
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Via Google search:

Disobeying a federal court order, or being in contempt of court, can be a criminal offense, punishable by fines or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. § 402.

Here's a more detailed explanation:
  • What is Contempt of Court?
    Contempt of court refers to any act that disobeys a court order, obstructs the administration of justice, or shows disrespect for the court.

  • Types of Contempt:
    • Criminal Contempt: This involves actions that are considered crimes, such as disobeying a court order, and carries criminal penalties like fines and imprisonment.
      • Civil Contempt: This is used to compel compliance with a court order, and penalties are designed to force the person to comply, rather than punish them.

      • Criminal Contempt and Federal Law:
        • 18 U.S.C. § 402 specifically addresses contempts that constitute crimes, including disobeying a lawful writ, process, order, rule, decree, or command of a federal court.

        • Penalties: Under 18 U.S.C. § 402, the court can impose a fine (up to $1,000 for an individual) or imprisonment (up to six months), or both.
        • Examples of Criminal Contempt:
          • Disobeying a court order, such as failing to appear for a required hearing or violating a restraining order.

          • Refusing to answer questions after being ordered to do so.

          • Making a disturbance in court that disrupts proceedings.

          • Ignoring a federal subpoena.

 
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