New Jersey legal term
Obstructs in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Obstructs” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New Jersey criminal code.
What does “Obstructs” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Obstructs" means renders impassable without unreasonable inconvenience or hazard. (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-7)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Contempt
- Criminal mischief
- Hindering apprehension or prosecution
- Interference with transportation
- Obstructing administration of law or other governmental function
- Theft of services
- Hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism
- Vandalizing railroad crossing devices, property; grading of offenses; graffiti
Related terms in the same statutes
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