A Disruptive Defendant is an individual accused of a criminal offense who engages in disruptive behavior during a court proceeding. This disruptive behavior may include shouting, arguing with the judge, refusing to answer questions, making disruptive noises, or exhibiting other inappropriate behaviors. There are two main types of Disruptive Defendants: those who are intentionally disruptive and those who are unintentionally disruptive due to mental illness or lack of understanding. Intentionally disruptive defendants may be engaging in such behaviors to delay proceedings, to avoid being held accountable for their actions, or to demonstrate their disrespect for the court. Unintentionally disruptive defendants may be engaging in such behaviors due to confusion, mental illness, or lack of familiarity with the courtroom procedure. Disruptive Defendants can be held in contempt of court and may face additional consequences such as longer sentences, fines, or jail time.