Thu Jan 18, 2018, 03:31 PM
bluestarone (11,500 posts)
ok so the people here know before hand, What is the penalty for obstruction of Justice??
Is it a felony? What could tRump be facing for JUST THIS CHARGE?
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bluestarone | Jan 2018 | OP |
PoliticAverse | Jan 2018 | #1 | |
The Velveteen Ocelot | Jan 2018 | #2 | |
KY_EnviroGuy | Jan 2018 | #4 | |
The Velveteen Ocelot | Jan 2018 | #5 | |
KY_EnviroGuy | Jan 2018 | #6 | |
bluestarone | Jan 2018 | #3 |
Response to bluestarone (Original post)
Thu Jan 18, 2018, 03:33 PM
PoliticAverse (22,610 posts)
1. ...
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/part-I/chapter-73
18 U.S. Code § 1510 - Obstruction of criminal investigations
(a) Whoever willfully endeavors by means of bribery to obstruct, delay, or prevent the communication of information relating to a violation of any criminal statute of the United States by any person to a criminal investigator shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. |
Response to bluestarone (Original post)
Thu Jan 18, 2018, 03:34 PM
The Velveteen Ocelot (92,547 posts)
2. It can be a whole lot of different things.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/part-I/chapter-73
But yes, it can be a felony, depending on what you do. The penalty will depend on the specific violation. This is the DU member formerly known as The Velveteen Ocelot.
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Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #2)
Thu Jan 18, 2018, 03:46 PM
KY_EnviroGuy (12,527 posts)
4. What about Bannon's attorney?
(I'm assuming we're discussing comms between the attorney and the White House during Bannon's testimony)
Can he be held in contempt as a participant? ![]() |
Response to KY_EnviroGuy (Reply #4)
Thu Jan 18, 2018, 03:49 PM
The Velveteen Ocelot (92,547 posts)
5. Not unless he committed a crime or violated a court order.
If he specifically advised his client to do something that constitutes obstruction of justice, possibly. At a minimum he could lose his law license.
This is the DU member formerly known as The Velveteen Ocelot.
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Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #5)
Thu Jan 18, 2018, 06:41 PM
KY_EnviroGuy (12,527 posts)
6. Thanks, that make sense - by being complicit. n/t
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Response to bluestarone (Original post)
Thu Jan 18, 2018, 03:42 PM
bluestarone (11,500 posts)
3. TY to both answers i'm sure there will be MORE charges but,
Just wanted to know specific charge for this obstruction TY again
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