Facing prosecution or under investigation? Be extremely aware that what you have posted on any social network is more often than not, making into courtrooms all over Ohio, as well as the rest of the country. It’s not just teens that are posting incriminating information.  Pictures of an innocent mom’s night out with wine has made a star appearance in a DUI investigation. Gloating parents, throwing graduation parties in their backyard, upon zooming in on pictures have shown underage drinking.  Publishing inappropriate and intimate details about everyday lives, seeming innocuous at the time, can make or break a case and a very experienced criminal defense attorney is needed, immediately.

There is a false sense of security that many have when posting, that if they have password protection, then they are safe. Not the case – during an investigation private areas on social media can be accessed. Furthermore, your “friends” become unassuming witnesses of photos of underage drinking, announcements of a location with an exact time of a whereabouts, boasting of drug use, and more. The evidence found within these posts can be used to impeach testimony, undermine defense strategies, support arguments of premeditation or conspiracy and can compromise mitigating alibi.

It’s no secret that law enforcement, at all levels, will use social media to assemble evidence in criminal cases. Social media has enabled them to solve more crimes than ever before. It’s making their job easier.  A good criminal defense attorney in Ohio will be able to maneuver through the legal system and help decide what is admissible in court, as well as getting some evidence excluded.

The Bottom Line:  We ALL must remember that when posting in public forums, as private as they seem and claim to be, no matter all the security you put on your profile, what you post can be used against you in a court of law.  You may think you are posting something that isn’t incriminating, but with the time and location of photos, posts and videos, there may be enough evidence to provide law enforcement with grounds to get search warrants and further search your computer. Put my number in your mobile, I can help you.  513-260-2099