§ 9-306. Obstruction of justice


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  •    (a) Prohibited. -- A person may not, by threat, force, or corrupt means, obstruct, impede, or try to obstruct or impede the administration of justice in a court of the State.

    (b) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $ 10,000 or both.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 26; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.