Social media in the courtroom : a new era for criminal justice?
by
 
Hoffmeister, Thaddeus (Thaddeus A.), author.

Title
Social media in the courtroom : a new era for criminal justice?

Author
Hoffmeister, Thaddeus (Thaddeus A.), author.

ISBN
9781440830051

Personal Author
Hoffmeister, Thaddeus (Thaddeus A.), author.

Physical Description
xxvii, 206 pages ; 25 cm

Contents
Social media vs. other forms of communication -- Social media platforms -- Social media defined and classified -- Individuals -- Crime victims -- Virtual deputies -- Criminal defendants -- Jurors -- Law enforcement -- Community relations -- Prevention, apprehension, and investigation -- Attorneys -- Obtaining social media information -- Using social media -- Ethical implications of using and obtaining social media -- Judges -- Personal use and ethics -- Inside the courtroom -- Admitting social media into evidence.

Abstract
"Social media hasn't just changed society--it's changing the way in which criminal law is prosecuted, defended, and adjudicated. This fascinating book explains how"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term
Online social networks -- Law and legislation -- United States.
 
Trial practice -- United States.
 
Evidence, Criminal -- United States.


LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf NumberCopy
IIEMSAGeneral Books33168025802048347.735 H711S 20141