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Obstruction of justice is an attempt to interfere with the administration of the courts, the judicial system or law enforcement officers. It may include tampering with or intimidating, hiding evidence or interfering with an arrest. It is something a person does to impede the administration of a court process or proper discharge of a legal duty. Interference may be with the work of police, investigators, regulatory agencies, prosecutors, or other (usually government) officials. Often, no actual investigation or substantiated suspicion of a specific incident need exist to support a charge of obstruction of justice. Such activity is a crime.
The crime of threatening a witness in federal cases is defined by statute at 18 U.S.C. § 1512, "Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant". The punishment for such an offense is up to 20 years if physical force was used or attempted, and up to 10 years if physical force was only threatened.
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What is the punishment for obstruction of justice in Connecticut?
Death
How much time is someone facing for the charge of obstruction of justice?
My daughter is not answering the door for DCFS. It is under investigation with DCFS and I understand she can be charged with obstruction of justice. What is the punishment for obstruction of justice and or child endangerment?
What would happen if convicted of obstruction of justice?
this is considered a felony , so a prison term will be the punishment.
What is the punishment for obstruction of justice in Nevada?
Obstruction is generally a misdemeanor, and therefore punishable by a max of one year. There is probably also a max on the fine of around $1000. The actual punishment will depend on the facts and circumstances of the case as well as the defendant's prior history.
Is using profanity at a cop considered obstruction of justice?
It may not technically be considered obstruction of justice, although someone can be arrested for doing it.
Can you use obstruction in a sentence?
Obstruction of justice is a serious crime. The road will be cleared as soon as the obstruction is removed from the mudslide.
What kind of lawyers handle obstruction of judges?
District Attorneys prosecute Obstruction of Justice.
Is obstruction of justice a felony in Ohio?
yes
Interference of arrest is called what?
Obstuction
What are the release dates for Rogues in Robes - 2012 Obstruction of Justice - 3.62?
Rogues in Robes - 2012 Obstruction of Justice - 3.62 was released on: USA: 23 September 2013
What is the penalty for obstruction of justice in west Virginia?
ten years
Who is Georgia's chief justice for the Georgia supreme court?
Georgia's Cheif Justice is Carol Hunstein.
