Obstruct justice

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Used when someone's actions could involve them in legal proceedings or increase legal difficulties.

Tampering with the jury could lead you to obstruct justice.

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Mostly used in criminal cases, less so in civil disputes.

She was charged with obstructing justice by intimidating a witness.

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It implies a deliberate action taken to disrupt the legal process.

Deleting emails relevant to the investigation may be seen as obstructing justice.

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