Obstrucción de la Justicia en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Obstruir la justicia significa hacer algo que dificulte que la ley haga su trabajo. Si alguien impide que la policía o los testigos hablen, puede enfrentar serios problemas legales.

Es como cuando intentas hacer un rompecabezas, pero alguien está escondiendo las piezas. No puedes terminarlo bien si te están obstaculizando.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan es testigo de un robo y alguien le dice que no hable con la policía. Si Juan no informa, la persona que lo intimidó podría ser acusada de obstrucción de justicia.

Penalidades

Multas de hasta $1,000,000 y posible revocación de permisos comerciales.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

18 Pa.C.S. 3016 - Obstruction Of Justice A person who commits a violation of Subchapter B of Chapter 49 (relating to victim and witness intimidation) or Chapter 51 (relating to obstructing governmental operations) that in any way interferes with or prevents the enforcement of this chapter shall be subject to the same penalties that may be imposed for the offense for which the person has been charged under this chapter. 18 Pa.C.S. 3017 - Violation By Business Entities (a) Penalty.--Any business entity, including a corporation or unincorporated association, limited liability partnership or company or other legal entity, that knowingly aids or participates in any violation of this chapter, shall be subject to any of the following penalties: (1) A fine of not more than $1,000,000. (2) Revocation of the business entity's: (i) charter, if it is organized under the laws of this Commonwealth; or (ii) certificate of authority to do business in this Commonwealth, if the business entity is not organized under the laws of this Commonwealth. (3) Other relief as the court deems equitable, including forfeiture of assets or restitution as provided in this chapter. (b) Disposition of fines.--Fines imposed under this section shall be deposited as provided in section 3031 (relating to grants).