OBSTRUCTION AND INVESTIGATION CRIMES

Andrew McAdams represents individuals facing charges involving obstruction of justice and related investigation offenses throughout Northern Utah. These types of allegations often arise during police investigations when law enforcement believes that someone interfered with, delayed, or attempted to avoid the investigation or apprehension of a suspect.

In many situations, obstruction related charges are filed in addition to other criminal allegations. The circumstances may involve statements made to police, actions taken during an investigation, or situations where law enforcement believes someone attempted to conceal evidence or assist another person in avoiding arrest.

The pages below link to explanations of common obstruction and investigation related allegations and the legal issues that may arise in these types of cases.

• Obstruction of Justice

• Tampering with Evidence

• False Information to a Police Officer

• Failure to Stop at the Command of a Law Enforcement Officer

• Witness Tampering

• Providing False Identification to Law Enforcement

• Interfering with an Arrest

• Failure to Appear

• Failure to Comply with a Police Officer

• Perjury

• Interfering with a Peace Officer

• Disorderly Conduct

• Obstructing a Criminal Investigation

Not Sure Which Charge Applies?

Obstruction and investigation related allegations can sometimes be confusing because several different offenses may arise during the course of a police investigation. In some cases the allegations may involve statements made to officers, while in other situations the charge may involve actions that law enforcement believes interfered with an investigation or attempted apprehension.

The topics above link to pages explaining common obstruction and investigation related allegations prosecuted in Utah courts. Reviewing those pages may help clarify the nature of a particular charge and the legal issues that often arise during criminal investigations and court proceedings.

If you are unsure which category applies to your situation, speaking with an experienced criminal defense attorney may help clarify the circumstances and the options that may be available.

Speak With An Attorney

If you or a family member is facing an obstruction related investigation or criminal charge in Northern Utah, you may wish to discuss the situation with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Andrew McAdams has more than twenty years of legal experience as both a former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney representing clients throughout Davis County, Salt Lake County, Weber County, and surrounding communities.

You may call McAdams Law PLLC at (801) 449-1247 or schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your situation and learn more about the legal options that may be available.