In United States jurisdictions, obstruction of justice refers to a number of offenses that involve unduly influencing, impeding, or otherwise interfering with the justice system, especially the legal and procedural tasks of prosecutors, investigators, or other government officials.

Destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in Federal investigations and bankruptcy.

2018年11月26日 · Obstruction of justice occurs when a person offers false information, or otherwise takes some action that frustrates an investigation or other legal process. An example of an obstruction of justice would be a person lying to the court and, as a result, being handed a harsher sentence as punishment.

While the quintessential example of obstruction of justice involves tampering in a judicial proceeding, there are numerous laws on obstruction of justice, covering all branches of government and targeting different kinds of obstruction.

2024年5月23日 · Obstruction of justice involves behaviors or actions that interfere in some way with the operation of the legal system or with law and order in the United...

(a) Whoever corruptly, or by threats or force, or by any threatening letter or communication, endeavors to influence, intimidate, or impede any grand or petit juror, or officer in or of any court of the United States, or officer who may be serving at any examination or other proceeding before any United States magistrate judge or other ...

2020年7月24日 · Obstruction of justice is a felony under federal law but often charged as a state law offense. Gain insight on common charges and the statutes used to define them.

This chapter focuses on the investigation and prosecution of federal criminal offenses that interfere with the federal justice system. These offenses include obstruction of justice, perjury, escape, and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. [updated January 2020]

2023年10月24日 · Obstruction of justice often brings to mind efforts to prevent the government from uncovering crime or other improper conduct. By obstructing justice, the offender seeks to thwart the lawful authority of local, state, or federal officials.

Obstruction of justice refers to a range of actions that impede the administration of justice, particularly during investigations or legal proceedings. The statute under 18 U.S.C. § 1503 establishes specific legal standards that delineate what constitutes obstruction.