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.
  • SheeEttin@lemmy.worldEnglish
    14·
    2 years 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·
      2 years ago

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

    • ferralcat@monyet.cc
      2·
      2 years 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
        2·
        2 years 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.