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An age-old problem, bullying has taken on a new dimension with a sharp increase in social media and online communities. The nature of these platforms enables bullies to be even more severe, including even parents at times. Just as social media enables real situations of bullying and intimidation, it also allows messages, photos and posts to be misunderstood, leading to false accusations of cyber bullying.
At Villaume & Schiek, P.A...
An age-old problem, bullying has taken on a new dimension with a sharp increase in social media and online communities. The nature of these platforms enables bullies to be even more severe, including even parents at times. Just as social media enables real situations of bullying and intimidation, it also allows messages, photos and posts to be misunderstood, leading to false accusations of cyber bullying.
At Villaume & Schiek, P.A...
An age-old problem, bullying has taken on a new dimension with a sharp increase in social media and online communities. The nature of these platforms enables bullies to be even more severe, including even parents at times. Just as social media enables real situations of bullying and intimidation, it also allows messages, photos and posts to be misunderstood, leading to false accusations of cyber bullying.
At Villaume & Schiek, P.A., of Bloomington, Minnesota, we defend those who have been accused of electronic harassment and cyber bullying. Often these cases involve individuals suspected of using an electronic device or social media platform to harass. Recently there has been a sharp upswing in cases involving Facebook bullying or Twitter bullying.
Our lawyers will carefully assess the situation, investigating the details of the interaction, as well as the technical components, such as records and IP addresses. We will evaluate the profiles and evidence of the accused, the accuser and any other parties involved.
Issues of sexting may be involved, such as an individual taking pictures of another and posting them on social media. As the images are distributed over Facebook or Twitter, the charges grow in gravity. It is important that you have knowledgeable legal representation that is equipped to handle these matters.
If you are facing charges related to bullying or electronic harassment, we are prepared to help. To arrange a consultation to discuss the situation with a Minneapolis cyberbullying attorney, please call our law firm.
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