Illinois Supreme Court
Criminal Court
Obstruction of Justice
Proof of a physical act is not a necessary element of offense of obstructing a peace officer. Knowingly providing a false statement to an officer may be obstruction, if statement interposes an obstacle that impedes or hinders officer and is relevant to performance of officer's authorized duties. (FREEMAN, THOMAS, GARMAN, KARMEIER, and BURKE, concurring; KILBRIDE, dissenting.)