Chapter 35 Obstruction Of Justice Flashcards

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Witness interference and obstruction of justice

A

Felony

“Bottom line for officers”:

Lying to mislead an investigation
(Reasonably could lead to a different course of investigation)

Intimidating a potential witness

Influencing potential witness

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Tampering or destruction of evidence

A

Felony

Attempt to actually alter,destroy,conceal

Evidence

With Intent to impair a current / future court proceeding

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Taking or disseminating images of victims

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Complaint unless breach of peace in presence

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False report to public safety dispatch

A

Complaint

False info call
Silent call 3 times actually dispatched

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False report of crime to police

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Beach of peace in presence or complaint

Internationally or caused to be made a false report of a crime to police

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Impersonating a police officer

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Beach in presence or complaint

Must pretend ANd act like one

  • an actual officer who deliberately misrepresents authority or jurisdiction is also guilty
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False written report by public officer

A

Complaint

po or gov employee
Official duties
Knowingly filed or published
False report - with a false information of material nature

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Perjury

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Felony

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