(6)7.1.10 Obstruction of Justice: Difference between revisions
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(a) physically interferes with the administration of justice, including by way of: | (a) physically interferes with the administration of justice, including by way of: | ||
# Attempting to prevent a law enforcement officer from conducting a lawful arrest; or | # Attempting to prevent a law enforcement officer from conducting a lawful arrest or performing an investigation; or | ||
# Attempting to prevent a crime scene investigator, detective or technician complete their official duties as such; or | # Attempting to prevent a crime scene investigator, detective or technician complete their official duties as such; or | ||
# Attempting to prevent the serving of any legal document, such as a notice to appear or warrant. | # Attempting to prevent the serving of any legal document, such as a notice to appear or warrant. | ||
Obstruction of Justice is a <b>Gross Misdemeanor</b>. | Obstruction of Justice is a <b>Gross Misdemeanor</b>. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:11, 13 December 2025
A person is guilty of Obstruction of Justice under this subsection if he or she willfully:
(a) physically interferes with the administration of justice, including by way of:
- Attempting to prevent a law enforcement officer from conducting a lawful arrest or performing an investigation; or
- Attempting to prevent a crime scene investigator, detective or technician complete their official duties as such; or
- Attempting to prevent the serving of any legal document, such as a notice to appear or warrant.
Obstruction of Justice is a Gross Misdemeanor.