276 Ga. App. 306 - In Re Long’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “[o]n appeal from a conviction of criminal contempt, we review the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution to determine whether any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. Barlow v. State, 237 Ga. App. 152,157 (3) ( 513 SE2d 273 ) (1999). “Criminal contempt is that which involves some disrespectful or contumacious conduct toward the court. Contempt of court has been variously defined; in its broad sense it means disregard for or disobedience of the order or command of the court.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Id. It is “ ‘a crime in the ordinary sense; it is a violation of the law, a public wrong which is punishable by fine or imprisonment or both.’ Bloom v. Illinois, 391 U. S. 194, 201 (88 SC 1477, 20 LE2d 522) (1968).” Garland v. State, 253 Ga. 789, 790 (1) ( 325 SE2d 131 ) (1985). Every court has the power “to preserve and enforce order in its immediate presence and, as near thereto as is necessary, to prevent interruption, disturbance, or hindrance to its proceedings.” OCGA § 15-1-3 (1). “Disobedience to the lawful order of a court is an obstruction of justice, and for such a violation the court, in order to compel respect or compliance, may punish for contempt.” Griggers v. Bryant, 239 Ga. 244, 246 (1) ( 236 SE2d 599 ) (1977).”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 279 Ga. App. 734 - In Re Tidwell · 290 Ga. App. 453 - In Re Hadaway