The legal definition of Obstruction of Justice is: 'an attempt to interfere with the administration of the courts, the judicial system or law enforcement officers, including threatening witnesses, improper conversations with jurors, hiding evidence or interfering with an arrest. Such activity is a crime' (source: law.com). Next week we should find out if the Orange County Florida DA will charge Lee Anthony with 'Obstruction of Justice' as it pertains to the murder charges that have been filed against Casey.
When reading what makes up an 'Obstruction of Justice' charge, I could see almost anyone on Earth potentially being charged with that crime if it's broadest definition is adhered to by an aggressive prosecutor. That could also be why some prosecutors have decided to file 'Obstruction of Justice' charges against other people in the past, when they (DA's) could not convict for an actual real criminal offense.
If Lee Anthony is charged with 'Obstruction of Justice' next week, the most important thing to listen for is the reasoning the prosecutor gives for filing the charges in the first place. From the prosecutors words we should learn quickly if these charges were filed for real reasons or just as another legal intimidation strategy to get Casey to confess.
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Title: Legal Definition Of Obstruction Of Justice Is Very Broad & Could Apply To Almost Anyone
Written: January 01, 2009
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