Obstruction of Justice is a Disorderly Persons Offense
Under New Jersey law, a charge of obstruction of justice is a disorderly persons offense, commonly called a “misdemeanor” in other jurisdictions. A person obstructs justice if he or she purposely impairs the administration of law or other governmental function, or prevents or attempts to prevent a public servant from performing an official function. Such an obstruction can be made through means such as flight, intimidation, force, violence or physical interference. While obstruction of justice is ordinarily a disorderly persons offense, it is raised to a fourth degree crime if the actor interferes with the investigation of a crime or hinders the prosecution of a person for a crime.
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If you are facing an obstruction of justice charge, contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at Villani & DeLuca, P.C. to discuss your case. Call 732-965-3350 for a free initial consultation. A knowledgeable criminal law attorney will be able to review your charges with you in detail and answer any questions you may have. We represent clients throughout Ocean and Monmouth County New Jersey.
