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Sharing personal information on social media can lead to legal issues like defamation or harassment. In New York, truth is a defense against defamation, but sharing personal details with intent to harm may be considered harassment. If served with legal papers, its crucial to seek legal representation to navigate the charges. An attorney can provide guidance tailored to your case and help you understand potential outcomes, including the possibility of jail time.Full Conversation
Okay. This year, I outed my abuser on social media. I dated them for years until * where the abuse happened. There are police reports from that time of the abuse but I stayed with my partner out of fear and not having a place to go at the time. Since April was sexual abuse awareness month, I participated and talked about my past abusive relationship. I was pretty upset reliving the story and posted her picture and phone number on my Instagram Story. My ex partner found out what I was doing and decided to press charges.
I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through, ****. In New York, sharing someone's personal information without their consent may lead to legal issues related to harassment or defamation. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Defamation: Truth is a defense. If your statements are true, you may have a defense against defamation.
- Harassment: Sharing personal information with intent to harm could be considered harassment.
Have you been formally charged, or have you received any legal notice from your ex-partner?
I have been served papers and given a court date
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. It's important to prepare for your court date. Have you considered legal representation to help you navigate the charges? If you'd like, I can assist you in finding a local lawyer who specializes in cases like yours.
Yes I’m working that out now. I just needed to talk about this and see what my options are. I was abused and all my statements are true. I just don’t want to go to jail
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It's important to take the necessary steps to protect yourself legally in this situation. Since you've been served papers and have a court date, seeking legal representation is crucial. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
Could you determine if I would go to jail or not
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In your situation, it's crucial to have legal representation since you've been served papers and have a court date. While the truth of your statements might serve as a defense against defamation, the act of sharing personal information can be legally complex. It's challenging to predict jail time without knowing all the details, but your attorney can provide guidance tailored to your case.
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