How much does it take to be hit with Contempt of Court?

[draco664]

In Queensland, quite a bit, it seems...

Great bit

HIS HONOUR: -----I order - I rule-----
DEFENDANT: Well, you can fuckin' order what you like.
HIS HONOUR: -----that Ms R -----
DEFENDANT: Order me a fuckin' pizza while you're at it.
HIS HONOUR: -----is a protected witness for this
proceeding-----
DEFENDANT: Who gives a shit.

[HYHYBT]

Why would anybody, even without sense, act like that in court?

[Hyena Dandy]

What's the difference between a Solicitor and a Barrister?

I've never quite understood...

[fireheart17]

What's the difference between a Solicitor and a Barrister?

I've never quite understood...

Basically one way I've seen it is that a solicitor is the equivalent of Legal Aid. They are your average lawyer off the street who can handle most cases.

A barrister on the other hand, is the equivalent of the Queens Counsel (pretty much the "Top" lawyers in Australia). They handle more complex type things, including giving expert legal opinions. In Australia, generally lawyers can function as both barrister and solicitor.

The other general difference at least down here, is that Barristers in court will wear wigs, solicitors will not.

ETA: I also have a joke for you that highlights the differences between Queensland and the other states.

*clears throat* hem-hem

A Queenslander, a Tasmanian and a Victorian were walking along the beach one day when suddenly they spotted a lamp in the sand. The Tasmanian rubbed it and *POOF* a genie appeared. He offered to give each of them one wish each.

The Tasmanian said "Well I'm a fisherman, my father's a fisherman, his father was a fisherman and my son will be a fisherman. I want the oceans to be full of fish for all eternity."

So the genie blinked and *FOOM* the oceans were teeming with fish.

The Queenslander was impressed and told the genie "I want a wall right around my state, so that we can feel superior and run our state the way we want to, without any hippie southerners telling us how to run our state."

So the genie blinked and *FOOM* there was a massive wall built all around Queensland.

The Victorian was curious now and asked the genie "Tell me more about this wall around Queensland"

The genie explained "It's about 150 feet high, about 50 feet thick and nothing can get in or out"

The Victorian goes "Fill it up with water."

[Lachrymose]

I love how the first word out of the judge's mouth is "righteo".

[Silverharp]

I think I see what the judge is doing. The defendant is trying to delay his trial by being a douch (I'm guessing someone gave him this advice. Woo fo cellblock laywers!) and causing a ruckus. the judge, in keeping his cool and responding the way he did is bascially allowing the guy to fuck himself with a rough wooden dildo.
"Did you just fire your representation? so you want to represent yourself?"
"Yeah!"
Right there, he's doomed. And on a murder trial, no less!

[Mytical]

A man who represents himself has a fool for a client. Forget who said it, but goes double for this one.

[bex1218]

That was a fantatstic read. I never wanted to punch someone in the face more than my roommate. That takes a lot.

[draco664]

What's the difference between a Solicitor and a Barrister?

I've never quite understood...

Basically, it's where they do their stuff.

Solicitors mostly work outside the courtroom - legal advice, conveyancing, regulations, documentation, legal letters and so forth.

Barristers mostly do court work - litigating cases, representing clients in court, etc.

Usually, your 'lawyer' is a solicitor, who then contracts a barrister to represent you in court.

Info link.

[fireheart17]

Basically, it's where they do their stuff.

Solicitors mostly work outside the courtroom - legal advice, conveyancing, regulations, documentation, legal letters and so forth.

Barristers mostly do court work - litigating cases, representing clients in court, etc.

Usually, your 'lawyer' is a solicitor, who then contracts a barrister to represent you in court.

Info link.

Down here in South Australia, lawyers can practice as both.

[Andrew B]

A man who represents himself has a fool for a client. Forget who said it, but goes double for this one.

Judge Oliver Wendell Holmes. He's right.