18 U.S.C. Sec. 1512(E) AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
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In the case of the threat of use of physical force against any person, imprisonment for not more than 20 years.
Depending on the circumstances of the case, witness tampering can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. The following are sample punishments for this crime: Federal witness intimidation is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Section 1512 of Title 18 constitutes a broad prohibition against tampering with a witness, victim or informant. It proscribes conduct intended to illegitimately affect the presentation of evidence in Federal proceedings or the communication of information to Federal law enforcement officers.
Section 1503 of Title 18, United States Code, as amended by the Victim and Witness Protection Act of 1982, forbids tampering with or retaliating against any grand or petit juror, or any officer in or of any court of the United States by threats or force or by "endeavors to influence, intimidate, or impede." Section
Legal basis (2) otherwise obstructs, influences, or impedes any official proceeding, or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. The term "official proceeding" is defined in 18 U.S.C.
Witness tampering includes preventing a witness or a victim of a crime from reporting that crime or testifying in court. The act is also equally criminal if someone attempts to tamper with a witness.
18 U.S.C. § 1512(f) provides: For the purposes of this section - (1) an official proceeding need not be pending or about to be instituted at the time of the offense; and (2) the testimony, or the record, document, or other object need not be admissible in evidence or free of a claim of privilege.
