Delaware Code Title 11. Crimes and Criminal Procedure § 1244A. Obstruction of justice; class D felony; class G felony; class A misdemeanor

(1) Obstruction of justice is a class D felony if a person uses force, violence, or physical interference when the person commits or attempts to commit an act under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) Obstruction of justice is a class G felony if a person does any of the following when the person commits or attempts to commit an act under subsection (a) of this section:

(3) If a person intentionally commits or attempts to commit any crime under the laws of this State, other than a crime enumerated under paragraphs (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this section, when the person commits or attempts to commit an act under subsection (a) of this section, obstruction of justice is 1 class higher than the underlying offense.

(4) All other violations under subsection (a) of this section are a class A misdemeanor.

(1) “Corruptly” means acting with an improper purpose, personally or by influencing another, including any of the following:

(2) “Obstacle” means any effort or scheme intended to delay or interfere with a law-enforcement investigation or any other inquiry authorized by law, including criminal, civil, or administrative inquiries. An “obstacle” may be a threat, act, or physical object.

(1) Flight by a person charged with a crime.

(2) Refusal to submit to arrest.