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Attorneys: A History of Helpfulness


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Attorneys: A History of Helpfulness

Attorneys in our day are often called bottom feeders, ambulance chasers or worse. I am an attorney in private practice, and it is my mission to show you that the law is a calling filled with noble and enthusiastic people who are doing the job to help others. The law can be incredibly confusion, and it seems to change drastically day by day. Attorneys are there to help clients navigate the murky waters of legal issues and find the most appropriate solution to problems they face. So don't think of a lawyer as the bad guys. Lawyers help people, and this blog will teach you how.

Four Ways Social Media Can Unravel Your Criminal Case

If you are in the middle of dealing with criminal charges, this can be a stressful time in your life. The last thing that you want to do is turn to social media to blow off steam. There might be seemingly innocent posts that can be used against in court during an ongoing trial. Here are four things you that should never post on social media if you are in the middle of a criminal case.

1. Bragging About a Crime

You might say you would never do this, but what about your friends? If you have gotten into some trouble with the law, there might be others that want to brag about this on social media. If you are linked to this in any way, this will pretty much negate any chances you have for lessening or fighting a charge. Make sure that your social media account isn't telling a story contrary to the one you are bringing to court

2. Showing Times and Places

If you are hoping to fight a specific timeline that is brought up in court, make sure this matches up with details on your social media account. If you are tagged in a location near a crime or are at a bar close by an assault that you are in connection with, this can be used in court. Make sure to be open and honest with your lawyer on any details around your case so that they aren't blindsided with contrary evidence.

3. Talking About Your Case

Everyone wants to blow off steam, but if you talk poorly about cops or the courts on social media it will make you look immature. Don't show disrespect to the legal system by complaining about it where everyone can take note. This will make any judge write you off as immature and not worth a sympathetic ear in court. If you need to get things off your chest, discuss with your lawyer behind closed doors.

4. Showcasing a Bad Version of Yourself

If your crime has something to do with a specific occasion or substance, don't flaunt anything related to this on social media. If you are charged with a DUI, don't post pictures of yourself at a bar. If you are charged with assault, don't have any postings that might make you seem inclined to violence. If you show a tendency towards crime in your actions, this might be thrown in your face.

You might think that your social media presence isn't real, but this can be used as very real evidence tactic in court. Don't do further damage to your case that your criminal attorney (like those at Hardy & Associates Criminal Law Firm) must defend on your behalf. The prosecution will be looking for evidence that can damage your character, and social media is fair game.