Since jail time, whatever the reason, infringes on a deeply protected right to freedom, most states, and the federal government, takes jail as punishment for a crime seriously. Jail for civil contempt reasons is far less common, and cannot be used to “punish,” but rather to incite action to comply with court orders. One of the main tenants of the constitution is to protect certain civil liberties that we, as a society, hold in high regard, such as freedom, free speech, and bearing arms. ... Read More