Crime obstruction penalties, public official disqualification

Preventing witnesses from testifying or reporting an offense through bribery, misrepresentation, deceit, intimidation, force, or threats.
Altering, destroying, suppressing, or concealing papers, records, documents, or objects to impair their use as evidence in investigations or official proceedings.
Harboring or concealing offenders or facilitating their escape to prevent arrest, prosecution, or conviction.
Using fictitious names publicly to conceal a crime, evade prosecution or judgment, or conceal true identity for such purposes.
Delaying prosecution by obstructing service of process, court orders, or disturbing proceedings in courts or prosecutorial offices.
Making, presenting, or using false records or documents with intent to influence criminal investigations or proceedings.
Soliciting, accepting, or agreeing to accept benefits to abstain from, discontinue, or impede criminal prosecution.
Threatening others directly or indirectly to prevent their appearance in investigations or official proceedings, or imposing conditions to prevent appearance.
Giving false or fabricated information to mislead law enforcement or prevent protection of victim's life or property.
Fabricating and disseminating confidential background information to mislead investigators or courts.

If any prohibited act is penalized under another law with higher penalties, the higher penalty shall apply.

Public officials or employees committing any of the obstructive acts face, in addition to the penalties above, perpetual disqualification from holding public office.