The way we live today is how “the distant future” was depicted only a few decades ago. We walk around with phones that are essentially computers fitting in our pockets. We have access to endless information, we have capabilities that people used to only be able to imagine, and our technology helps us accomplish so many things. Unfortunately, with this technology so accessible to so many, things that we do and write can be seen by people we do not even know.
That is the problem with social media. On the one hand, it makes life easier because it is a very convenient way of staying in contact with people. On the other hand, it means we hardly have any privacy anymore. We can never be sure who might end up seeing the things we post. And this is why, when a criminal case is still underway, you should be careful about how you act online. If your criminal case is not yet resolved, speak with a skilled Cook County, IL criminal defense attorney who can advise you on specific modifications to your social media conduct that might benefit you.