Obstruction of Justice — Hindering Communication Through Intimidation, Threats, or Corrupt Persuasion (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1512(b)(3)) -revised 11/2013 is the crime of preventing or attempting to prevent someone from providing truthful information or communication to a law enforcement agency or court. This crime can be committed in different ways, including through threats, intimidation, or corrupt persuasion. The three main types of Obstruction of Justice — Hindering Communication Through Intimidation, Threats, or Corrupt Persuasion (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1512(b)(3)) -revised 11/2013 are: 1. Intimidation: Threatening someone to prevent them from providing information or communicating with a law enforcement agency or court. 2. Threats: Making threats of physical harm or damage to someone in order to prevent them from providing information or communicating with a law enforcement agency or court. 3. Corrupt Persuasion: Offering someone money, power, or another form of gain to prevent them from providing information or communicating with a law enforcement agency or court.