Pennsylvania laws under Title 18 Sections 5101-5103 address acts that obstruct or impede government functions, including obstructing law enforcement, interfering with the administration of justice, and unlawfully eavesdropping on jury deliberations. These provisions specify criminal penalties and exceptions for lawful conduct. The laws aim to protect the integrity of legal processes and ensure proper enforcement of justice.
Obstructing law enforcement includes intentionally impeding or interfering with the administration of law through force, violence, or unlawful acts, but does not include lawful flight or refusal to submit to arrest.
Geistfering with justice, such as picketing near courthouses or using sound devices to influence court officials, is a second-degree misdemeanor, which can result in fines and jail time.
No, unlawfully listening into jury deliberations is prohibited under Pennsylvania law, and doing so can lead to criminal charges.
Yes, lawful flight from law enforcement, refusal to submit to arrest, or actions to avoid compliance without interfering with official duties are exceptions and not considered violations.