South Carolina Obstruction of Justice is a criminal offense in which a person willfully or knowingly interferes with the ability of law enforcement or the court system to investigate, prosecute, or otherwise carry out its duties. It can include acts such as giving false information to a police officer, refusing to provide evidence or testimony, attempting to influence witnesses, or tampering with evidence. There are two main types of Obstruction of Justice in South Carolina: Obstruction of Justice in the First Degree and Obstruction of Justice in the Second Degree. Obstruction of Justice in the First Degree is a felony offense and is the most serious form of Obstruction of Justice, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. It is defined as knowingly and willfully obstructing, impeding, or hindering the administration of justice with the intent to prevent the detection or punishment of a crime. Obstruction of Justice in the Second Degree is a misdemeanor offense and is punishable by up to 3 years in prison. It is defined as knowingly or willfully obstructing, impeding, or hindering the administration of justice.