A lawyer who violates a gag order and holds a press conference with the media criticizing the judge can be held responsible in ______.

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An individual who violates a gag order and publicly criticizes a judge can be held responsible for indirect criminal contempt, which occurs when an individual's actions cause an obstruction of justice or disrespect for the court. This type of contempt is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. Direct criminal contempt (A) occurs when an individual misbehaves in the courtroom, such as disrupting proceedings or refusing to comply with a judge's order. Legislative contempt (C) involves interference with the work of Congress, and judicial contempt (D) occurs when an individual disobeys a judge's order within the courtroom.

A Lawyer Who Violates a Gag Order and Holds a Press