“If its just about contempt of court then standard punishment is 24-48 hours.”
No it isnt. Google the name Myron Farber. Or Elizabeth Morgan. President Clinton while serving no jail time, was fined over $90,000 for contempt and faced being disbarred in the state of Arkansas (he bargained it down to surrendering his law license for 5 years).
Someone who is charged with criminal contempt (as was this girl) is guaranteed the same rights as all others charged criminally, including the right to counsel, the right to put on a defense, and the right to a jury trial in certain cases. Charges of criminal contempt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. However, jail time for contempt can begin immediately, before the contempt charge is adjudicated and the sentence decided.
So, this girl, if she so chooses, can have her day in court. who knows, she might win and sue for lots of money and buy even more jewelry thats worth, you know, lots of money.
Did anyone watch the entire proceedings? the local nbc affiliate has a 5 minute clip of the entire proceedings.