Does response 1 answer the question? 1. You find your son, along with a friend, has stolen money. You tell your son's friend that if he tells anyone about the situation, you will harm him in some way. At this point, the investigation is just beginning, but no hearings or trial has been scheduled. Are you guilty of obstruction of justice? Explain in detail. response 1 In this scenario you could possibly be guilty of obstruction of justice, even though no formal trials have begun. "Obstruction of justice refers to an act that, according to federal law corruptly or by threats or force, or by any threatening letter or communication, influences, obstructs, or impedes, or endeavors to influence, obstruct, or impede, the due administration of justice" (Findlaw.com). By threatening to harm your son's friend, you are preventing them from coming forward about the situation and preventing justice from being served. Instead of threatening the kids, they should be taught a lesson about stealing and the consequences of their actions. A formal trial does not have to have started to make it obstruction of justice, so technically you could possibly be guilty of obstruction of justice