Criminal
Sep. 3, 2019
Text messages and adoptive admissions: a guide
A recent case discusses how accusatory statements and the response in text conversations can be used in trials. Adoptive admissions are applicable in civil and criminal cases.
Frank M. Loo
San Bernardino Public Defender's OfficeFrank is a former civil attorney and prosecutor. His opinions are his own and not of any other entity.
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The use of cellphones and electronic devices has exploded over the past decade. According to a Nelson study, the averaged teenager sends more than 3,000 texts per month. A 2015 Nielson report states that the average adult spends m...
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