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Social media in the courtroom : a new era for criminal justice?
Title:
Social media in the courtroom : a new era for criminal justice?
ISBN:
9781440830051
Physical Description:
xxvii, 206 pages ; 25 cm
Contents:
Social media vs. other forms of communication -- Social media platforms Social media platforms -- Social media defined and classified -- 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.
Summary:
"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.