Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2013
Abstract
The authentication of social media evidence has become a prevalent issue in litigation today, creating much confusion and disarray for attorneys and judges. By exploring the current inconsistencies among courts' decisions, this Article demonstrates the importance of the interplay between Federal Rules of Evidence 901, 104(a), 104(b), and 401-all essential rules for determining the admissibility and authentication of social media evidence. Most importantly, this Article concludes by offering valuable and practical suggestions for attorneys to authenticate social media evidence successfully.
Citation
Paul W. Grimm et al., Authentication of Social Media Evidence, 36 American Journal of Trial Advocacy 433-472 (2013)
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Electronic evidence, Social media--Law and legislation, Authentication
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