I will ask some lawyers in my family. You guys are not understanding my question. I understand contempt of court, I understand it's legal. What I don't understand is how an american citizen can do something and be locked up within the hour and have the system throw a lawyer to you.... Shoot casey had freedom longer for killing a child.
Forgive me if I'm not correct - but I don't think it happened within the hour. He was detained while the cameraman had time to get the photo, show it to the judge, and for the deputy to get the court sign. The questioning/arrest didn't happen until the latter part of the day (and again, I can't pin down the time line) - but the incident appears to look from earlier in the day.
I personally think he was arrested earlier, given his rights, and then brought before the judge. However, I didn't see any tweets on it (courtroom activity is usually talk of the town). I would have to go back and review the tapes.
In any event, it's my understanding contempt charges are brought quickly -- just like the shoe lady from jury selection.
Just my opinion - please and thanks.
Mel