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Criminal Contempt in the First Degree is a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison if convicted. A New York City criminal contempt attorney could help someone accused of criminal contempt in the first degree.

1. Except as provided in subdivisions (2), (3) and (4), punishment for a contempt, specified in section seven hundred fifty, may be by fine, not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment, not exceeding thirty days, in the jail of the county where the court is sitting, or both, in the discretion of the court.

Civil contempt occurs when someone willfully disobeys a court order. For example, if a parent fails to pay court-ordered child support, he or she can be held in contempt of court. Civil contempt is generally indirect because it does not occur in front of the judge and there must be evidence to prove contempt.

Unless otherwise required by statute, rule or order of the Court or any Justice thereof, the papers on a motion or cross motion must include the original notice of motion, supporting affidavit(s), and proof of service of the motion on all parties, a copy of the notice of appeal or other document which first invoked the ...

Criminal contempt of court can result in 30 days in jail, or three months if an order of protection has been violated. If a party in a divorce case violated an order of protection by entering their spouse's home and threatening them, the court could hold the violator in contempt and impose jail time.

Though you have the right to initiate and proceed through a case in Family Court without an attorney, doing so could cost you significantly.