Obstruction

Understanding Obstruction of Justice

Obstruction of justice is a serious federal and state crime involving any act that interferes with the investigation, prosecution, or administration of justice. Prosecutors view obstruction of justice as a direct attack on the integrity of the legal system, and they aggressively pursue individuals they believe have engaged in deceptive, misleading, or disruptive conduct that obstructs legal proceedings.

Obstruction of justice can take many forms, including:

Tampering with Evidence: Destroying, altering, or concealing documents, digital records, or other evidence.
Witness Intimidation: Threatening, bribing, or coercing witnesses to change their testimony or withhold information.
Lying to Investigators: Making false statements to law enforcement officers, federal agents, or regulatory investigators.
Providing False Information: Submitting false documents, false reports, or misleading records to government agencies.
Interfering with Official Proceedings: Disrupting court proceedings, hearings, or investigations.
Retaliation Against Witnesses: Harassing, threatening, or taking adverse action against individuals who cooperate with law enforcement.
Concealing Information: Withholding information or failing to disclose material facts during an investigation.

Obstruction of justice is often charged in connection with other crimes, such as fraud, bribery, money laundering, public corruption, or conspiracy. At the federal level, obstruction of justice can be prosecuted under a wide range of statutes, including 18 U.S.C. § 1503 (influencing or injuring an officer or juror), 18 U.S.C. § 1512 (tampering with witnesses), 18 U.S.C. § 1519 (destruction of records), and 18 U.S.C. § 1001 (false statements). State laws also impose significant penalties for obstructing justice.

Because obstruction charges often rely on the government’s interpretation of your actions and intent, they can be highly fact specific. Successfully defending against obstruction of justice requires a strategic, evidence-driven approach.

Our Approach to Obstruction of Justice Defense: Strategic, Evidence-Driven, and Proactive

At A Einhorn Law, we understand that obstruction of justice cases are complex and often hinge on the government’s interpretation of your actions. Our approach is built on providing a strong, proactive defense that challenges the government’s narrative and protects your rights.

Comprehensive Case Review: We begin by conducting a detailed review of the allegations, the evidence, and the circumstances surrounding the alleged obstruction. Our goal is to identify weaknesses in the government’s case.
Challenging Intent and Interpretation: Many obstruction cases turn on whether the accused acted with corrupt intent or knowingly attempted to interfere with justice. We critically analyze the evidence to demonstrate that your actions were lawful, misunderstood, or taken in good faith.
Strategic Defense Development: Our defense strategy is customized to your case, whether that means showing that your actions were lawful, establishing a lack of intent, or negotiating for reduced charges.
Forensic Analysis and Expert Testimony: Where necessary, we work with forensic experts, digital analysts, or other specialists to challenge the accuracy and reliability of the evidence.
Defending Against Related Charges: Obstruction of justice allegations often arise in connection with other charges, including fraud, bribery, perjury, or conspiracy. We are prepared to defend you against any related offenses.
Discreet Resolution: We recognize that obstruction of justice allegations can damage your reputation, especially for professionals, executives, and public officials. Whenever possible, we work to resolve these cases discreetly, minimizing exposure.

Whether you are an executive, public official, business owner, employee, or individual accused of obstructing justice, we are here to protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome.

Why Choose Us for Obstruction of Justice Defense?

When facing obstruction of justice allegations, the right defense can make all the difference. At A Einhorn Law, we offer a unique combination of experience, skill, and personalized representation. Here is what sets us apart:

Elite BigLaw Background: Our firm’s experience includes nearly a decade of handling complex, high-stakes criminal cases at a top-tier BigLaw firm, including obstruction of justice and white-collar defense.
Strategic, Evidence-Driven Defense: We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we conduct a detailed investigation of the facts, challenge the evidence, and develop a customized defense strategy.
Challenging Government Interpretation: We are skilled at challenging the government’s interpretation of your actions, showing that your conduct was lawful, misunderstood, or lacked the required intent.
Defending Against Related Charges: We have extensive experience defending clients not only against obstruction of justice but also against related charges like perjury, false statements, witness tampering, and fraud.
Discreet, Reputation Protection: We recognize that obstruction of justice allegations can damage your name and career. Our practice is built on maintaining client privacy and resolving cases with minimal exposure.
Selective, Client-Focused Representation: Our practice is intentionally selective. We take on fewer cases to ensure that each client receives focused, high-caliber representation.

A Einhorn Law is here to defend your rights, protect your reputation, and secure your future — with the experience, strategy, and dedication that complex obstruction of justice cases demand.