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obstructing justice — Impeding or obstructing those who seek justice in a court, or those who have duties or powers of administering justice therein. The act by which one or more persons attempt to prevent, or do prevent, the execution of lawful process. The term… … Black's law dictionary
justice — jus·tice / jəs təs/ n [Old French, from Latin justitia, from justus just] 1 a: the quality of being just, impartial, or fair it is not the province of the court to decide upon the justice or injustice...of these laws Scott v. Sanford, 60 U.S. 393 … Law dictionary
obstructing process — In criminal law, the act by which one or more persons attempt to prevent or do prevent the execution of lawful process. Obstructing legal process or official duty is knowingly and willfully obstructing, resisting or opposing any person authorized … Black's law dictionary
justice — v To do justice, to see justice done; to summon one to do justice justice, noun Title given to judges, particularly to judges of U.S. and state supreme courts, and as well to judges of appellate courts. The U.S. Supreme Court, and most state… … Black's law dictionary
justice — v To do justice, to see justice done; to summon one to do justice justice, noun Title given to judges, particularly to judges of U.S. and state supreme courts, and as well to judges of appellate courts. The U.S. Supreme Court, and most state… … Black's law dictionary
pervert justice — (or pervert the course of justice) Brit : to try to stop the police from learning the facts about a criminal case She was convicted of perverting justice [=(US) obstructing justice] for lying to the police. • • • Main Entry: ↑pervert … Useful english dictionary
Perverting the course of justice — Perverting the course of justice, in English, Canadian (see article 139 of Canadian Criminal Code), and Irish law, is a criminal offence in which someone prevents justice from being served on himself or on another party. It is a common law… … Wikipedia
obstructionof justice — obstruction of justice n. The criminal offense, under common law and according to the statutes of many jurisdictions, of obstructing the administration and due process of law. * * * … Universalium
Great Train Robbery (1963) — The Great Train Robbery is the name given to a £2.6 million train robbery committed on 8 August 1963 at Bridego Railway Bridge, Ledburn near Mentmore in Buckinghamshire, England.[1] The bulk of the stolen money was not recovered. It was probably… … Wikipedia
Death of Henry Glover — Note that the Henry Glover discussed in this article has no relation to Henry Glover (musician). Death of Henry Glover Location New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Date September 2, 2005 (CDT) … Wikipedia
