Obstruction of Justice

The Cochran Firm provides aggressive defense for clients in Dallas

Obstruction of justice is a criminal offense that is committed when a person interferes with law enforcement work, police investigations or the legal and judicial processes.  People can also be charged with obstruction of justice if they interfere in the work or cases of prosecutors.  For example, if a person tampers with evidence, he/she may be charged with obstruction of justice.

Obstruction of justice is a crime that is commonly committed at both the state and federal level.  However, when it is committed at the federal level, the legal ramifications are quite severe and can lead to a person having to spend years in prison if he/she is convicted. 

Dallas Obstruction of Justice Defense Attorneys

If you have been charged with obstruction of justice in Texas, contact the skilled Dallas criminal defense lawyers at The Cochran Firm.  At The Cochran Firm, we know that many people who are charged with obstruction of justice did not intentionally try to stop the legal process or interfere with law enforcement investigations.

Often times, people interfere inadvertently and are truly innocent, but are still charged with obstruction of justice.  In these types of cases, our Dallas criminal defense attorneys will challenge prosecutors and law enforcement officers who are alleging that our clients have obstructed the legal process.  We will contest their allegations and in cases where there is insufficient probable cause, we will motion for our clients’ charges to be reduced or dismissed altogether.

When people have been charged with obstruction of justice and they choose to work with the lawyers at The Cochran Firm, they will be provided with an aggressive defense and unyielding representation.  We are dedicated advocates of our clients’ constitutional rights and we will always do everything in our power to ensure our clients obtain exceptional outcomes to their cases.