Si alguien no sigue una orden de un juez, puede ser acusado de desacato. Esta ley asegura que esa persona tenga derechos, como saber de qué se le acusa y tener tiempo para defenderse.
Es como si un jugador de fútbol fuera penalizado por una falta, pero antes de que le piten la tarjeta roja, debe saber qué hizo mal y tener la oportunidad de explicar su versión.
Imagina que Juan tiene una orden de restricción que le prohíbe acercarse a Ana. Si Juan incumple esta orden, puede ser acusado de desacato. Según la ley, él tiene derecho a saber de qué se le acusa y a defenderse en un juicio justo.
42 Pa.C.S. 4136 - Rights Of Persons Charged With Certain Indirect Criminal Contempts (a) General rule.--A person charged with indirect criminal contempt for violation of a restraining order or injunction issued by a court shall enjoy: (1) The rights to bail that are accorded to persons accused of crime. (2) The right to be notified of the accusation and a reasonable time to make a defense, if the alleged contempt is not committed in the immediate view or presence of the court. (3) (i) Upon demand, the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the judicial district wherein the contempt is alleged to have been committed. (ii) The requirement of subparagraph (i) shall not be construed to apply to contempts: (A) Committed in the presence of the court or so near thereto as to interfere directly with the administration of justice, or to apply to the misbehavior, misconduct, or disobedience of any officer of the court in respect to the writs, orders, or process of the court. (B) Subject to 23 Pa.C.S. § 6114 (relating to contempt for violation of order or agreement). (C) Subject to 75 Pa.C.S. § 4108(c) (relating to nonjury criminal contempt proceedings). (4) The right to file with the court a demand for the withdrawal of the judge sitting in the proceeding, if the alleged contempt arises from an attack upon the character or conduct of such judge, and if the attack occurred otherwise than in open court. Upon the filing of any such demand, the judge shall thereupon proceed no further but another judge shall be designated by the court. The demand shall be filed prior to the hearing in the contempt proceeding.
Si no te notifican, no estás obligado a defenderte. La ley establece que tienes derecho a ser informado y a tener tiempo para preparar tu defensa.
Sí, tienes el derecho a solicitar un juicio rápido y público por un jurado imparcial, a menos que la falta se cometiera en presencia del juez.
Si sientes que el juez tiene un conflicto, puedes solicitar que se retire del caso. Es importante presentar esta solicitud antes de la audiencia.
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