What is the test for an obstruction of justice statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Catrino v. United States, 176 F.2d 884 (9th Cir. 1949):
Any corrupt endeavor whatsoever,7 to "influence, intimidate, or impede any party or witness, * * * commissioner, or any grand or petit juror," etc., whether successful or not, is proscribed by the obstruction of justice statute. Craig v. United States, supra.
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