The Social Media/First Amendment Face Off

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June 07, 2011

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Social Media sites have become a significant source of evidence for federal and state criminal investigators. News reports, for example, have described the manner in which federal investigators have been seeking warrants for the Facebook accounts of targets. One person who faced criminal charges after the search of his account complained, "To be honest with you, it bothers me . . . Facebook could have let me know what was going on. Instead, I got my door kicked down, and all of a sudden I'm in handcuffs."

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About J. Adam Engel

I received my law degree, cum laude, from the Harvard University Law School. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics. A more detailed biography is here.

I am VP and General Counsel for THE LYCURGUS GROUP, a consulting firm focused on investigations and public safety and homeland security issue. I also have a boutique law firm to handle special issue. The law practice can be reached at 513-494-6753.

I was named a Fellow with the Ohio State Bar Foundation. In addition, I have been honored as a recipient of a Harry S Truman Scholarship for Public Service.

I recently served as Chief Legal Counsel for the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

Prior to joining the Department of Public Safety, I was a successful felony prosecutor in Ohio. In 2007, my work as a prosecutor was recognized by a Meritorious Service Award from the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association.

I began my career as a prosecutor by serving under current Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. I started my legal career at Choate, Hall & Stewart, a large Boston law firm.

I have presented numerous times at the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association annual meetings the Ohio Attorney General’s Two Days in May Conference, the National D.A.R.E. Conference and the Ohio Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Conference. I have taught criminal law as an adjunct instructor at Wilmington College, and worked with the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy to provide training to over 1000 police officers throughout Ohio.

I live in Wilmington, Ohio with my wife, two daughters, collie, and the Stockycat.

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A respected and award winning former prosecutor in Southwest Ohio, Adam Engel has the experience and knowledge necessary to provide effective and experienced representation in criminal matters ranging from domestic violence or DUI defense to rape, murder and complex computer crimes.

Engel has experience in both the trial and appellate levels in a wide range of serious felony offenses, including stalking, drug trafficking, felonious assault, sexual assault, hacking and computer fraud, and Internet sex crimes. Engel also has experience in Fourth Amendment and Fifth Amendment issues, and had published law review articles on recent search and seizure and Miranda issues.

If you have been charged with a serious felony offense or a misdemeanor, or have been convicted and are contemplating an appeal, you should consider seeking advice and representation from an experienced attorney. To learn more about your legal options, contact the office of J. Adam Engel, LLC.

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