Obstruction of Justice

Phoenix Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

Federal law makes it a crime to obstruct local, state and federal law enforcement and justice officers as they carry out their duty. For example, tampering with evidence or threatening a witness would constitute the obstruction of justice, as these actions would be taken to hinder the government's ability to act. Perjury, forgery, theft, fraud, extortion, bribery, hiding evidence, destruction of property and a number of other similar actions may all be associated with the obstruction of justice.

If you or someone you know is facing federal charges for the obstruction of justice, it is crucial that you contact Suzuki Law Offices immediately. A lawyer at our firm can meet with you to discuss the circumstances of your charges, as well as what we can do to assist you. There are numerous actions we can take right away in order to protect your constitutional rights and interests. With a background as a federal prosecutor, Phoenix federal crime lawyer Richard Suzuki understands both sides of federal cases and can use his particular knowledge to help you.

Federal Charges for the Obstruction of Justice

There are a variety of federal offenses which are related to the obstruction of justice, and the penalties and particular circumstances surrounding these cases will vary depending upon the particular offense. Following are some examples of federal obstruction of justice crimes:

• Influencing or injuring a juror
• Assaulting a process server
• Tampering with a witness, informant or victim
• Retaliating against a victim, witness or informant
• Obstructing a federal audit
• Obstructing the investigation of a financial institution
• Obstruction of court orders
• Obstruction of a criminal investigation
• Obstruction of law enforcement
• Destruction or alteration of records in a federal investigation or bankruptcy
• Falsification of records in a federal investigation or bankruptcy
• Retaliation against a federal judge or law enforcement by slander or false claim
• Obstruction of an extradition agent