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What happens when a criminal defendant represents himself and is unwilling to follow court procedures (e.g. with contempt-type behavior)?
Can you explain what happens when a criminal defendant represents himself and is unwilling to follow court procedures (e.g. with contempt-type behavior)?
When a criminal defendant chooses to represent himself and does not follow court procedures, he may be in danger of facing a contempt charge. The judge may warn the defendant to follow the rules and caution him about the consequences of not doing so. If the defendant continues to ignore the court's instructions, the judge may impose sanctions such as a fine or even jail time. In some cases, the defendant may lose his case due to his failure to follow court procedures.