Accused Rapist Makes Unfortunate Post on Facebook
Facebook is quite possibly the most rapidly-growing form of communication in the world. It seems that nowadays people across the globe cannot wait to log in and update anyone who may be interested as to what they are doing every minute of the day, status updates range from everything from "headed to the movies," to "headed to the Bahamas (not a good idea because then everyone knows your house is vacant)" to "headed to the bathroom." It is no surprise that Facebook often leads to status updates or posts that provide a little too much information. Fortunately for most users, all that such posts usually lead to is a little embarrassment.
Occasionally, however, messages or posts on social media sites can have repercussions far beyond mere embarrassment as such communications have been known to lead to fights, murder, and suicides in extreme cases. In some situations, evidence posted on social media outlets has even assisted state and federal governments in prosecutions of criminal defendants. This is especially true when the accused makes a less-than-advisable post that gives information that potentially links them directly to criminal activity.
For an example of such a post, one can look at the example provided by Jenny Lynn Counzler of Bullitt County, Kentucky, who is accused of statutory rape in connection with having sexual relations with a fourteen year-old boy. It may be hard for Counzler to deny the behavior, or the requisite criminal intent, after authorities reportedly found the following post on her Facebook page: "I hear 30's the new 20 and 14's the new 19." Unfortunately for Miss Counzler, when it comes to engaging in sexual behavior with a fourteen year-old, fourteen is only fourteen and being in your 30's is a felony in almost every jurisdiction imaginable. In Tennessee, this behavior would qualify as aggravated statutory rape and would put the defendant at the risk of facing a considerable amount of jail time.
Defendants who are facing a statutory rape charge are likely looking at a lengthy period of incarceration as well as other penalties like having to register as a sex offender which accompanies almost all sex crimes convictions in Tennessee. Therefore, hiring a skilled Tennessee criminal defense attorney with experience in handling sex offenses is of the utmost importance. Contact an attorney today to discuss your case and explore your defense options.
Source: http://www.wave3.com/story/13750960/woman-accused-of-raping-teen-in-court
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