As Trump readies to take the stand in his civil fraud trial, he and his lawyers are intentionally provoking the judge, including courting jail time.
  • Deconceptualist@lemm.eeEnglish
    40·
    8 months ago

    Can the judge jail the lawyers for repeatedly violating his orders? They should know better than to antagonize the court.

    • SheeEttin@lemmy.worldEnglish
      13·
      8 months ago

      Sure. A judge can hold anyone in contempt of court, and they can fine or jail them for any length of time.

      • jballs@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        6·
        8 months ago

        But could you hold a lawyer in contempt of court for something their client tweeted? That doesn’t seem likely.

      • ferralcat@monyet.cc
        1·
        8 months ago

        It seems like putting a lawyer in jail would just be a recipe for delaying a trial though. They can’t be expected to provide defense if they’re locked up. Or do they just require you to find new counsel?

        • SheeEttin@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          8 months ago

          I’m sure he has a whole team. If it was a small case, with really only one lawyer, then they would probably not jail them.

    • squiblet@kbin.social
      10·
      8 months ago

      I am far from an expert, but I don’t believe so. The court can fine them or maybe recommend them for censure and disbarment.