Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 9-306: (a) A person may not, by threat, force, or corrupt means, obstruct, impede, or try to obstruct or impede the administration of justice in a court of the State

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a crime by using threats, force, or corruption to obstruct or impede the administration of justice in state court. Conviction carries up to 5 years imprisonment or fines up to $10,000.

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