obstruction of justice

obstruction of justice Interference with the orderly administration of law and justice, as by giving false information to or withholding evidence from a police officer or prosecutor, or by harming or intimidating a witness or juror. ? Obstruction of justice is a crime in most jurisdictions. ¡ª Also termed obstructing justice; obstructing public justice. [Cases: […]

OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE obstruction of justice. Interference with the orderly administration of law and justice, as by giving false information to or withholding evidence from a police officer or prosecutor, or by harming or intimidating a witness or juror. ? Obstruction of justice is a crime in most jurisdictions. ¡ª Also termed obstructing justice; obstructing