What are the usual penalties for criminal contempt of court in Kentucky?

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   Frank Mascagni

   Louisville Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered January 21, 2013 09:01. In general, a court citing you for contempt of court is based upon some failure of the defendant to act per a court order. You need to hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you at the hearing to show cause why you should not be held in contempt of court. The judge can hold a hearing and has the power to sentence you to jail for up to 6 months without your right to a jury trial. You need an attorney to review the court file and advise you. The court can fine you in addition to the power to incarcerate you.

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