18 U.S.C. Sec. 152(8) Destruction of Records; False Entries — Elements is a section of the United States Code that describes the elements of a crime involving the destruction of records or making false entries in records. This offense is punishable by a fine or imprisonment, or both. Specifically, the elements of this offense are: (1) that the defendant willfully destroyed, mutilated, altered, falsified, or concealed a record, document, or other object, (2) with the intent to obstruct, impede, or influence the investigation or proper administration of any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States. There are two types of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 152(8) Destruction of Records; False Entries — Elements: (1) destruction of records and (2) making false entries in records.