What is the test for whether a defendant's conduct amounts to obstruction of justice?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Dela, 977 F.2d 592 (9th Cir. 1992):

The question whether a defendant's conduct amounts to an obstruction of justice involves an interpretation of the Guidelines which we review de novo. United States v. Rodriguez-Razo, 962 F.2d 1418, 1420 (9th Cir.1992); United States v. Mondello, 927 F.2d 1463, 1465 (9th Cir.1991).

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