Karapancev LawToronto, ON · October 21, 2026Can Text Messages Be Used as Evidence in a Sexual Assault Case?
Short answer Yes. Text messages, social media messages and other electronic communications can be important evidence in a sexual assault case. Messages sent before, during or after the alleged incident may be relevant to issues such as what occurred, the nature of the relationship, credibility, the accused’s state of mind or other disputed facts. However,...
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