Does a defendant's conduct constitute obstruction of justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Sims, 995 F.2d 234 (9th Cir. 1993):
We review de novo whether a defendant's conduct constitutes an obstruction of justice within the meaning of section 3C1.1. United States v. Morales, 977 F.2d 1330, 1331 (9th Cir.1992), cert. denied, 113 S.Ct. 1399 (1993).
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