answered on Jul 18, 2016
While this may technically violate the Ohio Revised Code, I doubt you would get an traction reporting it to police. Most adults feel parents have a right to monitor their children's social media usage, even if they themselves are against it. So, while there are laws against unauthorized... Read more »
answered on Feb 5, 2015
There is nothing illegal about sharing public records. It's nosy and may be a violation of the site's terms and conditions, and, if the message sender is mistaken about who the person is and falsely links him or her to criminal records, the sender could face a civil lawsuit.
Can i go to jail for posting the picture
answered on Jan 22, 2015
Posting such a picture likely violates the juveniles' right to privacy in their legal proceedings. While there may not be a specific statute making it a crime, it is probably against detention center regulations and could be perceived as contempt by the juvenile court. You could also face a... Read more »
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