Can my husband see my text messages?

Can my husband see my text messages?

Formal discovery requires a party to disclose anything asked by the other party which is relevant and within the control of the party. This includes text messages (unless they were deleted). Failure to answer discovery may result in the finding of contempt against the spouse.

Are text messages admissible in court Florida?

Yes, text messages are admissible in court in Florida. The general rule is that text messages are allowed as evidence. However, to be accepted into evidence, the text message must meet certain requirements and have the proper authentication.

Do text messages count as evidence in court?

Text messaging leaves an electronic record of dialogue that can be entered as evidence in court. Like other forms of written evidence, text messages must be authenticated in order to be admitted (see this article on admissibility by Steve Good).

Are texts enough evidence to convict?

Generally not. The legal doctrine of corpus delecti generally prevents convictions based solely on people talking about a crime or crimes. There has to be some other evidence tending to prove that the crime actually took place. So texting about drugs is maybe not enough.

Can you be found guilty without evidence?

The simple answer is, “no.” You cannot be convicted of a crime without evidence. You cannot be convicted of a federal crime. If there is no evidence against you, under the law, it simply is not possible for the prosecutor’s office to obtain a conviction at trial.

Can the police do anything about harassing texts?

As soon as the person sending you unwanted texts threatens you in any way, you should go to the police. If you receive disturbing messages from an unknown number, the police will need to obtain telephone records from the mobile phone companies to track down the perpetrator and reveal his identity.

Can police charge you text messages?

Bottom line, they can charge you with anything except they do not like to charge people they can’t convict. However, if they can corroborate the incriminating statements in the text messages they may be able to convict.