Main Jailed For Yawning

Posted on: August 12, 2009 at 10:23 a.m.

Defending a client against criminal charges can be complicated for any Los Angeles criminal defense attorney. There aer a number of factors to take into consideration, such the defendant's prior criminal record, the skill of the prosecuting attorney, the type of crime and whether the charge is a felony or misdemeanor. One other factor that a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney will have to take into consideration is the judge who is presiding over the case.

In a recent story which has shocked many, a judge sentenced a man to six months in jail for contempt of court. Normally, contempt charges are reserved for people who show blatant disrespect to the court or the judge. However, in this particular case, the man was guilty of yawning. There is no information left out, the man yawned a little too loudly for the judge during a sentencing hearing for someone else and was sentenced himself to six months in jail. What's worse, the man was not charged with a crime. In such instances, a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney has a limited ability to bring proper defense, because there is no jury trial.

A skilled Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who understands trials and Los Angeles courts can be a major asset to anyone facing felony or misdemeanor criminal charges. Judges often come down hard on defendants, especially if they are elected and have to justify their positions to the general public. Either way, only a skilled Los Angeles criminal defense attorney will know how each judge handles his or her court room, and how to best navigate any criminal trial.

While the case of this yawning man is a bit extreme, there are definitely judges who seem to go out of their way to enforce the full letter of the law, which can cost you months, years or even decades in prison. If you find yourself facing harsh criminal charges, you should find a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who knows the law, courtroom techniques and who has a solid track record.

Contact the Los Angeles criminal defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin today. Our skilled legal team can represent you no matter what you have been charged with.

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