We have heard it said many times: never post anything online that you would not be comfortable with your mom or dad reading. Unfortunately, many people, particularly young adults and teenagers forget that once you post something online, it is there to stay. Even if you delete a post, there is still a high chance that whatever you wrote was seen by at least a few people. It is important to remember that online interactions with others can carry severe consequences, both in your personal life and legally.
Juveniles who engage in forms of online harassment or cyberbullying may quickly find themselves facing charges for things they have said online to others. Therefore, it is vital that if you or your underage child has been charged with online harassment or cyberbullying, strongly consider contacting a criminal defense attorney who will work to ensure your rights remain protected and that an outcome in your or your child’s favor can be pursued diligently.
So, What Is Cyberbullying?
As far as online harassment and cyberbullying are concerned, the law is still, in many ways playing catch-up with technology. Specifically, in Texas, only a few laws target and address issues like cyberbullying and online harassment. However, prosecutors have found ways to use other laws to land convictions against perpetrators of these types of crimes.
...