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Threatening a Witness

13 V.S.A. § 3015 — obstruction of justice, up to five years and $5,000

  • Corruptly, or by threats or force, intimidating or impeding a witness, a juror, or an officer of a court or agency in a contested case is obstruction of justice.
  • So is injuring that person, or damaging their property, because of their part in a matter heard, being heard, or to be heard.
  • So is any corrupt or threatening effort to obstruct the due administration of justice.
  • It carries up to five years and $5,000.
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  1. 13 V.S.A. § 3015 — Obstruction of justice

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