Obstruction of Evidence
/ˌɑːbstˈrʌkʃən əv ˈɛvɪdəns/
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- (n.) The criminal act of interfering with the discovery, gathering, or presentation of evidence in an investigation or legal proceeding.
The defendant was charged with obstruction of evidence for destroying documents relevant to the trial.
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Typically involves acts like destroying, altering, concealing, or fabricating evidence; precise elements vary by jurisdiction.
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