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Criminal contempt is generally regarded as a disobedient or open disrespect for the court. Even though it may arise out of a criminal or civil case, it punishes conduct that violates a court’s rule, rather than a penal statute or some criminal law.
→ Read MoreCriminal procedure is different from civil procedure because the burdens and results are dramatically different. In criminal matters, action is taken by the ‘state’ (a federal, state or local government agency) against an individual or an organization (like a group of individuals, ‘business’ or other entity) for violation of law that can result in criminal penalties. The state has a more difficult burden of proof to meet before someone can have their liberties restrained by confinement in jail.
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