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Q.: What is the penalty for obstruction?
A.: Generally, obstruction of justice is punishable by up to five years in prison. If the obstructions occurs in connection with the trial of a federal criminal case, the defendant may be sentenced to either 5 years in prison, or the maximum sentence that could be imposed in the trial in which the obstruction occurred, whichever is greater. For example, if the obstruction occurs in connection with a drug trafficking case carrying a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, the person who obstructed justice might receive 20 years in prison for obstructing justice. If the person who obstructed justice was also the defendant in the drug trafficking case, the obstruction sentence might be added to the drug trafficking sentence, for a maximum possible sentence of 40 years in prison.
source. Ohio State Bar Association
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keep in mind however, that this is the law in Ohio. In minnesota, or michigan (not sure exactly where you live Julie), the penalties might be different.
I know you were just wondering about it, but to reiterate, getting in the way of the law is not a good path to take.
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ni pour ni contre; ça m'est égal
"The weight of this sad time we must obey,/ Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say./ The oldest hath borne most; we that are young/ Shall never see so much, nor live so long."
King Lear (V.3.300-304)
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12-17-2003 07:08 PM
wow... uh... i really don't know wut could happen...
im turning you in! 
