Generally there is no actual charge of "badgering the lawyer." However, a lawyer or citizen may be held in contempt of court for anything unbecoming of the judicial process. Even being rude during direct examination or cross examination may constitute contempt. On the other hand, a judge will rarely hold someone in contempt without a warning first.

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