Skip to main content

Are texts allowed in as evidence in court?


My ex is trying to use texts against me in court, which may have been alttered. Are texts considered in court ?

Asked 17 minutes ago - Norwalk, CT
 Flag
Practice area: General Practice
Going through a divorce

ATTORNEY ANSWERS (1)



  1. Answered . Texts may be allowed in court under the rules of evidence. They may not be used if they are hearsay and do not fall under any of the hearsay exceptions. They are also not allowed in if their probative value does not exceed their prejudicial value. If they are allowed in then your attorney has the opportunity to bring up the truthfulness. If you are able to demonstrate that these texts were fabricated, then the party that presented them could be guilty of perjury of fabrication of evidence, which carries a steep penalty.
    No Attorney-Client Relationship or Legal Advice Communication of information by, in, to or through this Web site...more

    2. www.speedingticketkc.com

      https://twitter.com/speedingticketk/ 

      https://www.facebook.com/SpeedingticketKansascity 

      https://plus.google.com/+Speedingticketkc/
      All information provided by this site, including summaries and articles on legal topics, is general in nature and provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as legal advice, and should not be taken as such. Legal advice involves an attorney’s application of legal knowledge and judgment to specific facts and circumstances presented by a client. Before providing specific advice, a lawyer may need to conduct legal research and/or obtain additional facts. Nonlawyers should therefore not draw conclusions about what may be legally required, permissible, or advisable based solely upon consultation of general sources of legal information, including this and other law firm websites, without first seeking appropriate legal advice.
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA

Comments

Post a Comment