
CHICAGO-(AEAE)-TODAY FRIDAY- A PETITION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT PERJURY CHARGE AGAINST ILLINOIS ATTORNEY ROBERT R. TEPPER.Direct contempt occurs within the presence of the court, and the court knows firsthand all the facts constituting the contemptuous conduct. Constructive contempt (also known as “indirect contempt”) occurs outside the presence of the court. The importance of distinguishing whether or not the contempt is direct or constructive is that, with the exception of court officers, direct contempt may be punished summarily when there are exigent circumstances. Constructive contempt, because of due process requirements, requires notice and hearing to the contemnor.
Legal disclaimer: Illinois attorney Robert R. Tepper is considered innocient of all charges until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt by a trier of fact. Tepper denies the charges alleged herein and would not care to respond to this article.