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Advanced Legistlation: Theories of Statutory Interpretation (Spring 2015)

Statute: 18 U.S.C.A. § 1519

18 U.S.C.A. § 1519

1519. Destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in Federal investigations and bankruptcy

Effective: July 30, 2002

 

Whoever knowingly alters, destroys, mutilates, conceals, covers up, falsifies, or makes a false entry in any record, document, or tangible object with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence the investigation or proper administration of any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States or any case filed under title 11, or in relation to or contemplation of any such matter or case, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.

 

 

 

Notes of Decisions (52)

 

18 U.S.C.A. § 1519, 18 USCA § 1519
Current through P.L. 113-234 approved 12-16-2014