How to Survive Social Media After an Arrest or Conviction for Domestic Violence

How to Survive Social Media After an Arrest or Conviction for Domestic Violence

Many people use social media so frequently that is become an important part of their life. There are certainly benefits to it but there can be downsides too. Facts can get distorted on it, rumors can start and be spread, and the details of a person’s life can be plastered across for everyone to see. If you have been charged with domestic violence, this can be very difficult to deal with. This is why we recommend the following to survive the difficulty of social media after a domestic violence arrest or conviction.

First and Foremost: Do Not Post While Your Case is Pending

Before we discuss how to handle yourself on social media, it is important to remind you that you do not want to post anything while you have a case pending against you. Even if you are posting about something entirely unrelated to your case, you never know how your words can be used against you. We strongly recommend that you stay off of social media until you have settled your case.

High-Profile People Often Hire a Reputation Manager

A high-profile person whose success depends largely on their name and reputation would be wise to hire someone to manage their reputation. This person can limit the danger and damage to them via social media. The more limited a person’s current social media life is, the easier it is to reduce risk. However, fight the urge to delete your profiles as this can be construed as an admission of guilt by some.

It May Be Wise to Admit to the Crime

If you take a plea or are convicted of the crime, the best option may be to admit to it publicly. It may be best handled by acknowledging your bad behavior, detailing what steps you are taking to ensure that you do not make the same mistake again, and then choosing not to talk about the issue again. Never attack the credibility of the alleged victim as this will only backfire and make you look bad.

What to Do if You Are Innocent of the Charge

In the event that you did not do what you are charged with the best option is likely to simply deny the charges and know that those who care about you will believe you. By the time you are talking about the case on social media, you will have already had your day in court. If you were found guilty, you can deny the charges and ask people to talk to you directly if they have questions. If you were found not guilty, point this out, remind everyone that the jury or judge got it right, and move on with your life.

One of the most important aspects of getting through this is having the right criminal defense attorney. At Chambers Law Firm we know that domestic violence charges can do more than affect your freedom – they can ruin your reputation. Contact us now at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation.

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