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Timestamp: 2017-06-25 05:10:05
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 1505', '§ 1509', '§ 1510', '§ 1505', '§ 1509', '§ 1510', '§ 1510']

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Frequently, when prosecutors are unable to successfully convict an individual of a certain crime, they will charge that person with federal obstruction of justice charges instead. In Martha Stewart’s case, for instance, Stewart was found guilty of obstruction of justice, although prosecutors initially intended to charge her with insider trading. This page will discuss three federal obstruction of justice charges statutes, 18 U.S.C. § 1505 , 18 U.S.C. § 1509 and 18 U.S.C. § 1510, although there are many more not noted here. DON’T RISK A FEDERAL OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE CHARGE, CONTACT KENTUCKY FEDERAL CRIMINAL ATTORNEY J. CLARK BAIRD BEFORE TALKING TO FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS!
Federal Obstruction of Justice Charges under 18 U.S.C. § 1505
Case Law Interpreting Section 1505
A violation of the obstruction of justice statutes, including section 1505, can occur even if the “corrupt” behavior is not per se illegal in and of itself. See United States v. Mitchell, 877 F.2d 294, 299 (2d Cir. 1973). For a defendant to be found guilty of a violation of section 1505 for acting corruptly, it is necessary that the defendant’s acts were performed with the intent to obstruct the administration of law. See United States v. Abrams, 427 F.2d 86, 90 (2d Cir. 1970). The specific intent required for a conviction for obstruction of justice under section 1505 is that he acts “corruptly”; in other words, the act must be committed with the purpose of obstructing justice. United States v. Laurins, 857 F.2d 529 536-37 (9th Cir. 1988). Concealing documents falls within this definition, as does submitting false documents in response to an IRS subpoena. Id. See also United States v. Tallant, 407 F. Supp. 878, 888 (N.D. Ga. 1975) (presentation of falsified records to the Securities and Exchange Commission constituted violation of section 1505 regardless or whether the falsification occurred prior to the commencement of the proceeding). In some instances, evasive answers falls within the category of corrupt of false means. See United States v. Alo, 439 F.2d 751 754 (2d Cir. 1971).
Federal Obstruction of Justice Charges under 18 U.S.C. § 1509
Under section 1509, it is a crime for a person, by threats or force, to
A violation of section 1509 can be punished by
Federal Obstruction of Justice Charges under 18 U.S.C. § 1510
Under section 1510, the following are crimes.
any other person named in that subpoena; is. § 1510(b)(2(B)
The punishment for violating section 1510(b)(2)
a fine, imprisonment for not more than 1year, or both.
Case Law Interpreting Section 1510
The elements that must be proven in a case brought under section 1510 are
To violate section 1510(a) all a defendant needs to believe is that a witness may give information to federal officials and then prevent that communication. United States v. Hunt, 372 F.3d 1010, 1013(8th Cir. 2004). Furthermore, an actual investigation does not need to be taking place for a charge under section 1010 to be brought. United States v, Lippman, 492 F.2d 314, 317 (6th Cir. 1974).
Finally, the term “endeavor” requires less evidentiary proof than the term “attempt.” United States v. Leisure, 844 F.2d 1347, 1366 (8th Cir. 1988)
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