Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses)

18 Pa.C.S. § 4952: Intimidation of witnesses or victims

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a felony by intimidating or attempting to intimidate a witness or victim to obstruct criminal justice, such as preventing them from reporting crimes or testifying truthfully.

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