If someone in the court is an onlooker while the jury is present yells out in court that the defendant is guilty what happens?
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The person who yelled is escorted out of court or otherwise instructed to be quiet.
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The judge would determine who the person is. If the person is with the defense, the person would be removed. If the person is with the prosecutor or victim, then the judge might entertain a motion for mistrial. It all depends.
Lawrence
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The person who said that could end up in jail for contempt.
Depending on the circumstances, a judge might also enter a mistrial.
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