Social media—it is all fun and games—until it isn’t. Social media essentially consists of websites and applications that enable users to create and share content about their lives, opinions, and businesses as they participate in social networking around the world. Social Media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn have revolutionized how we communicate with one another—they have made the world smaller and offer daily glimpses into our private lives. 
What many people do not realize is that there posts and updates can have major ramifications in legal matters such as divorce, custody, civil matters or even criminal accusations. What you post—comments, pictures, status updates and videos can all be used in court. If you have legal matters pending, we recommend that you avoid social media posts and set all your settings to “private” until your case is resolved. Your pictures, comments and videos can be saved in a screen shot, saved to another phone or electronic device and presented as evidence in court cases. If you have to ask yourself “Should I?”, the answer is DON’T!
When you post negative comments about an ex-spouse, post pictures or videos from the scene of a crime, or post pictures of undesirable behaviors—all these things can be used against you in a court of law. And as the saying goes—a picture is worth a thousand words. Trying to convince a judge you are a responsible parent who deserves full custody of your children yet posting picture of yourself on a “party weekend” may come back to haunt you when your ex-spouse uses those pictures in attempt to prove your irresponsibility. When you post a picture or video of a crime you are documenting yourself “at the scene” you could be called in for questioning. When in doubt-do not post!
If you or a loved one needs help with legal matters, call the lawyers in St. Charles, MO at Boehmer Law. We will sit down with you, review your case, and make recommendations on how to best protect your legal rights. Our initial consultations are always free, so call Boehmer Law LLC today at 636-896-4020 today. Let us get fighting for you!
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