Angelle K. Wertz

How Facebook Posts Can Hurt Your Criminal Case

If you’re facing criminal charges or are under investigation, it’s important to realize how influential social media sites like Facebook and Twitter can be on the outcome of your case whether you go to trial.

Social Media can create a false sense of security and it’s possible the things you say and pictures or videos you post can prove damaging in criminal cases. Although it may seem harmless, these posts and tweets become important when posts demonstrate you did or said something at the time it was posted.
The privacy settings do not guarantee any protection as
most platforms work with law enforcement efforts to reveal “protected” information. Never assume any information isn’t accessible to those who might be investigating for evidence of criminal activity.

Anything you say–even online–can, and likely will be used against you.

If you’ve been charged with a crime, or believe you may be under investigation and are concerned about possible evidence being used against you in court, contact experienced Madison criminal defense attorney Angelle Wertz today for a consultation.

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