8.131 Obstruction of Justice-Omnibus Clause of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1503 is a federal law that prohibits anyone from corruptly or by force obstructing, influencing, or impeding any court, grand jury, or other proceeding. This clause is commonly referred to as the “omnibus clause” and makes it a criminal offense to interfere with a federal investigation, such as by lying to a federal agent, destroying evidence, or intimidating a witness. The various types of obstruction of justice covered by this clause include: tampering with a witness or informant, fabricating or attempting to fabricate evidence, and influencing or attempting to influence a witness’s testimony. This clause also makes it a crime to threaten, harass, or intimidate a witness or to interfere with the administration of justice in any other way.
8.131 Obstruction of Justice-Omnibus Clause of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1503 is a federal law that prohibits anyone from corruptly or by force obstructing, influencing, or impeding any court, grand jury, or other proceeding. This clause is commonly referred to as the “omnibus clause” and makes it a criminal offense to interfere with a federal investigation, such as by lying to a federal agent, destroying evidence, or intimidating a witness. The various types of obstruction of justice covered by this clause include: tampering with a witness or informant, fabricating or attempting to fabricate evidence, and influencing or attempting to influence a witness’s testimony. This clause also makes it a crime to threaten, harass, or intimidate a witness or to interfere with the administration of justice in any other way.
