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Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices
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To: Broken_Clock who wrote (1479782)8/21/2024 4:01:39 PM
From: Qone01 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) of 1570897
 
He never "stole $700m". He was eventually convicted of hiding trading losses. This is not an excuse for abusing the Constitution Comrade Q.
You really need to read the constitution sometime.

The United States Constitution does not explicitly specify a time limit for holding someone in contempt of court. However, the courts have traditionally distinguished between civil and criminal contempt 1. Here’s what you need to know:

  1. Civil Contempt: This occurs when a person in a civil case refuses to obey a mandatory court order. It is considered incomplete in nature and can be purged by complying with the order. Civil contempt does not involve a sentence for a definite period of time.

  2. Criminal Contempt: In contrast, criminal contempt is characterized by completed contemptuous acts. Punishment is imposed to vindicate the court’s authority, and a person cannot purge themselves of such contempt afterward.

In practice, the distinction between civil and criminal contempt remains influential. For instance, a court may sentence someone to imprisonment for contempt but include a “purge clause” that allows their unconditional release upon compliance (e.g., testifying before a grand jury). The court’s primary purpose in imposing the sentence determines whether it is civil or criminal contempt 1. Keep in mind that specific rules may vary by jurisdiction and case context. If you have a specific situation, consulting legal counsel is advisable
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