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Arrest For Obstruction In Illinois

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Civil Actions - False Imprisonment

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US-000280

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The form is a Complaint specifically designed for cases involving Arrest for obstruction in Illinois. It enables plaintiffs to initiate legal action against defendants accused of wrongful conduct leading to an arrest, such as malicious prosecution or false imprisonment. Key features of the form include sections for detailing the plaintiff's and defendant's information, the timeline of events leading to the arrest, and a complete account of the damages suffered by the plaintiff. Filling and editing instructions emphasize the need for accuracy in personal details and factual recounting of events. This form is particularly useful for attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants as it provides a structured approach to claims involving false allegations and wrongful arrests. It facilitates the clear articulation of a plaintiff's grievances and supports the legal team in building a compelling case for compensatory and punitive damages due to the emotional and reputational harm caused by the defendant's actions. Additionally, it offers a foundation for seeking judgment and legal fees in a format that adheres to the necessary legal standards.

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At its core, obstruction of justice, involves any act that interferes with the proper functioning of the legal system or the investigation of a crime. This interference can manifest in various forms, such as witness tampering, destruction of evidence, lying to investigators, or obstructing court proceedings.

Resisting arrest is one of the most common forms of obstruction of justice. Anyone who obstructs or resists a law enforcement officer trying to perform their duties has technically resisted arrest. The severity of the punishment depends on whether the person used violence in their resistance.

§1505. Obstruction of proceedings before departments, agencies, and committees. Shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both.

Section 720 ILCS 5/31-4.5 - Obstructing Identification (a) A person commits the offense of obstructing identification when he or she intentionally or knowingly furnishes a false or fictitious name, residence address, or date of birth to a peace officer who has: (1) lawfully arrested the person; (2) lawfully detained ...

An obstruction blocks things, like a roadblock prevents drivers to enter a street or a piece of food cuts off your windpipe. All types of obstructions block things. If you put a shelf in your doorway, that would be an obstruction: people would have a hard time getting around it.

Obstruction of justice broadly refers to actions by individuals that illegally prevent or influence the outcome of a government proceeding.

: 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.