[adrian jaye]

Judge Chamberlain Haller: Mr. Gambini, the next words out of your mouth better be "guilty" or "not guilty." I don't want to hear commentary, argument, or opinion. I don't want to hear any facts or evidence relating to this case. If I hear anything other than "guilty" or "not guilty", you'll be in contempt. I don't even want to hear you clear your throat to speak. Now, how do your clients plead?

Vinny Gambini: [intimidated] I think I get the point.

Judge Chamberlain Haller: No, I don't think you do. Now you're officially in contempt of court! Would you like to say something else and go for two counts of contempt of court?

Vinny Gambini: Not guilty?

Judge Chamberlain Haller: Thank you. See how easy that was? Not guilty plea has been entered for the record. Bail for both defendants will be set at $200,000. Oh and bailiff, take Mr. Gambini into custody... and set his bail at $200 for one count of contempt of court.

Originally Posted by Moses

CONTEMPT OF COURT - Any willful disobedience to, or disregard of, a court order or any misconduct in the presence of a court; action that interferes with a judge's ability to administer justice or that insults the dignity of the court; punishable by fine or imprisonment or both.

So I guess wearing ugly shoes into a courtroom could be a criminal offense...