CFE – Law — Question 57

After the government charged him with money laundering, Angel broke into his accountant’s office and destroyed incriminating documents. Based on his actions, the government would MOST LIKELY bring additional charges against Angel for:

Answer options

• A. Conspiracy to influence the court
• B. Misappropriation of evidence
• C. Fraudulent misrepresentation
• D. Obstruction of justice

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Angel's act of destroying incriminating documents directly interferes with the legal process, which constitutes obstruction of justice. The other options, while potentially relevant in different contexts, are not as directly applicable to the act of destroying evidence related to a legal investigation.