### Question
How does the law define corruptly?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 1515*, **corruptly** is defined as:

> acting with an improper purpose, personally or by influencing another, including making a false or misleading statement, or withholding, concealing, altering, or destroying a document or other information

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1515*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 73-OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE**

