IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 22.21
Definition Of Obstructing Justice--Flight Of Witness
A person commits the offense of obstructing justice when he has knowledge of the
subject at issue and knowingly [(leaves the State) (conceals himself )] with the intent to [(prevent
the apprehension) (obstruct the prosecution) (obstruct the defense)] of another person.
Provenance
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- illinoiscourts.gov
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- 2026-08-20
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- 2026-08-19
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