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Columbus Obstruction of Justice Lawyer
If you have been charged with obstruction of justice, you stand to be prosecuted under federal law. You may have to face a significant period of imprisonment and pay fines for the offense. It is in your best interest to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you understand the charges against you and make every effort to reduce the penalties. Call Attorney Adam Burke today at (614) 280-9122 for your free consultation.
Federal Obstruction of Justice
You may be charged with obstruction of justice by the state court, as well as the federal court. The U.S. law covers obstruction of justice under several codes (U.S.C.A § 1501 to § 1521).
You may face obstruction for justice charges if you were suspected of any of the following:
- Assaulting a process server
- Resisting an extradition agent
- Influencing or injuring an officer or juror
- Influencing a juror by writing
- Obstruction of proceedings before departments or agencies
- Theft or tampering with records, or false bail
- Picketing or parading
- Obstructing court orders and criminal investigations
- Obstructing state law enforcement or local law enforcement
- Tampering with a witness or informant
- Obstructing a federal audit
- Obstructing examinations of financial institutions
- Destroying records or altering them during federal investigations
- Destroying corporate audit records
- Retaliating against a judge or law enforcement officer by use of slander of title or false statements
As you can see, the list of offenses that can be construed as obstruction to justice is quite large. Section 1503 of the U.S. code has many provisions to prevent obstruction of justice and to promote administration of justice. 1 2
Penalties for Obstruction of Justice
Generally, the penalties include imprisonment for a period of time (years). You might have to pay fines as well. For example, for obstruction of a federal audit, the imprisonment is for a period of up to 5 years, along with fines suitable to the crime committed. 3
Attorney Adam Burke Llc — Columbus, OH Obstruction of Justice Lawyer
If you are convicted of obstruction of justice charges, the penalties you stand to face vary, depending on the exact crime you have committed. It is recommended that you seek legal counsel to understand the exact situation you are in. Contact Attorney Adam Burke now for your free consultation at (614) 280-9122.