Скачать или смотреть Contempt Litigation Webinar Part III: Proving and defending the contempt case in trial

This presentation is third in a five part series of a webinar that ran on April 23, 2019. We discuss when a nonjury trial is required versus when a jury trial may be requested; what is the burden of proof; how to present evidence to prove contempt; proving the petitioner’s conditions precedent to relief; presumptions that apply; right against self-incrimination; how to prove affirmative defenses; practical tips for avoiding jail time; required warnings to the respondent; when is recovery of attorneys fees mandatory versus discretionary; ethical issues at trial of a contempt case.

This webinar is not intended to substitute for legal advice. Watching this webinar cannot create an attorney-client relationship. If you have a legal issue, contact an attorney and get specific advice for your situation. This webinar is intended for EDUCATIONAL use only. 

Presented by: Michelle May O’Neil; Hon. William Harris (Ret’d), Jere Hight, and Karri Bertrand