Obstructing governmental or judicial administration
Source:
Section 162.235 — Obstructing governmental or judicial administration, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors162.html
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Notes of Decisions
Instruction that “intimidation” means “intentionally placing another in fear by threats to commit a crime”, was in language of this section and proper. State v. Mattila, 77 Or App 219, 712 P2d 832 (1986), Sup Ct review denied
Mere refusal to cooperate with law enforcement officers unaccompanied by one of four statutorily prohibited means of obstruction is not criminal act. Papst v. Bay, 354 F. Supp. 2d 1175 (D. Or. 2005)
Violation through “physical interference or obstacle” requires that person engage in taking action that results in bodily or material obstruction to government activity or process. State v. Gaines, 346 Or 160, 206 P3d 1042 (2009)