Monday, August 20, 2012

Facebook & Court - Be careful what you write.

Is what you write on facebook private? 

No, not according to United States Federal Court Judge William Pauley III.  Federal prosecutors were able to use what a criminal defendant wrote on his facebook profile against him.  This person had written threats on facebook which federal prosecutors were able to use against him in a criminal proceeding. 

http://www.tecca.com/news/2012/08/16/facebook-privacy-court-ruling/


Prosecuters in Rhode Island were able to use pictures that a criminal defendant had posted on  his facebook profile to show that he had propensity for firearms.  If you questions about how facebook can be used in a criminal or family court proceeding, please call my office at 401-942-3100.
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If you have questions about this posting or are interested in Divorce, Immigration, or Estate Law in RI or MA contact Massachusetts and Rhode Island Divorce Lawyer Rui P. Alves at 401-942-3100 or CONTACT him via email.

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