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Arrest For Obstruction In Hennepin
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In Minnesota, the statute of limitations varies depending on the type of crime. Some crimes, such as those resulting in the death of the victim, sexual assault of an adult or minor, kidnapping, and labor trafficking of an individual under the age of 18, have no statute of limitations.
Section 1505 outlaws obstructing congressional or federal administrative proceedings, a crime punishable by imprisonment not more than five years (not more than eight years if the offense involves domestic or international terrorism).
: the crime or act of willfully interfering with the process of justice and law especially by influencing, threatening, harming, or impeding a witness, potential witness, juror, or judicial or legal officer or by furnishing false information in or otherwise impeding an investigation or legal process.
Once an officer has stopped you, they can form probable cause to search or arrest you based on additional observations. Probable cause is determined on a case-by-case basis, looking at the totality of the circumstances. The officer needs to have more than a "hunch" or a suspicion that you were up to something illegal.
Minnesota law punishes resisting arrest as a felony if: The person knew or should have known the act created a risk of death, substantial bodily harm, or significant damage to property; or. The act did cause death, serious bodily injury, or substantial property damage.
In United States jurisdictions, obstruction of justice refers to a number of offenses that involve unduly influencing, impeding, or otherwise interfering with the justice system, especially the legal and procedural tasks of prosecutors, investigators, or other government officials.
A person will be guilty of violating O.C.G.A. §16-10-24(a) when they knowingly or willfully obstruct or hinder any law enforcement officer in the lawful discharge of his official duties. The penalty for a misdemeanor conviction in Georgia is a fine up to $1,000, jail time up to one year, or both.
