Christopher Scott ROUTH v. STATE of Missisippi

MAXWELL, JUSTICE, FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. Criminal contempt “involves an act ‘which tends to bring the court into disrepute or disrespect.’ ” 1 In this case, Christopher Scott Routh was found in direct criminal contempt after he disrespected the court—specifically by standing up to dispute a judge’s bond ruling after the bond hearing had been concluded and despite being directed by the judge to sit down and make any further argument by written motion. Because the record supports the criminal-contempt finding beyond a reasonable doubt, we affirm.

Background Facts and Procedural History

¶2. On April…