Courtroom Misconduct Examples

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Courtroom misconduct includes perjury, contempt of court, evidence tampering, and jury tampering. Contempt of court in new jersey can be direct, indirect, civil, or criminal. Direct contempt occurs in court, while indirect happens outside. Civil contempt aims to enforce compliance, and criminal contempt punishes disrespect.

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Contempt of court in New Jersey can occur in various forms, including:
- Direct Contempt: Misconduct that happens in the presence of the court, such as interrupting proceedings.
- Indirect Contempt: Actions that occur outside the court but defy its authority, like disobeying a court order.
- Civil Contempt: Aimed at compelling compliance with court orders, such as failing to pay child support.
- Criminal Contempt: Punishes acts that disrespect or undermine the court's authority.
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