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4952 – Intimidation Of Witnesses Or Victims | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law prohibits intimidating witnesses or victims to obstruct justice, with penalties for threats, deception, or benefits offered to silence them.

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4952 – Intimidation Of Witnesses Or Victims

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 4952

Summary

Pennsylvania's Title 18, Section 4952, criminalizes intimidating witnesses or victims to obstruct justice. The law covers actions like threatening, offering benefits, or encouraging silence related to criminal cases. Penalties escalate if force, deception, or conspiracy are involved.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law prohibits intimidating witnesses or victims to obstruct justice, with penalties for threats, deception, or benefits offered to silence them.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.