Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia
If someone in the court is an onlooker while the jury is present yells out in court that the defendant is guilty what happens?
Asked on 6/23/11, 8:36 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
S. Carlton Rouse
Rouse & Co., LLC
The person who yelled is escorted out of court or otherwise instructed to be quiet.
Answered on 6/23/11, 10:25 am
Lawrence Lewis
Lawrence Lewis, P.C.
The judge would determine who the person is. If the person is with the defense, the person would be removed. If the person is with the prosecutor or victim, then the judge might entertain a motion for mistrial. It all depends.
Lawrence
Answered on 6/23/11, 3:12 pm
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
The person who said that could end up in jail for contempt.
Depending on the circumstances, a judge might also enter a mistrial.
Answered on 6/23/11, 5:28 pm
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