Can chat records be convicted?

Only chat records cannot be convicted. Chat records can be used as evidence. Must be saved or exported. But this is only a kind of supporting evidence. Evidence must be verified before it can be used as a basis for ascertaining facts.

It's illegal without others' consent. Chatting with others belongs to others' privacy, and it is illegal to spread others' privacy privately. Causing serious consequences, suspected of committing a crime. Therefore, if you want to publish the chat records with others, you need to get the consent of others.

Can I only be convicted by unilateral chat records?

You can't get a conviction just by chatting. When trying a case, the people's court shall ensure that the facts are clear and the evidence is really sufficient, and the requirement for evidence is to exclude reasonable doubt. If there are only chat records and no other evidence, the defendant cannot be found guilty and punished, and other evidence is needed to support it.

To sum up, we need to analyze the specific situation. If it does not involve the privacy of others, it is not illegal. If the chat records involve other people's privacy, they need to obtain other people's consent. Otherwise, it is an invasion of others' privacy and needs to bear corresponding legal responsibilities.

Legal basis:

Article 50 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) can be used to prove the facts of a case, all of which are evidence. Evidence includes:

(1) Physical evidence;

(2) Documentary evidence;

(3) Testimony of witnesses;

(4) the victim's statement;

(5) confessions and excuses of criminal suspects and defendants;

(6) Appraisal opinions;

(7) Records of the inquest, inspection, appraisal, investigation and experiment;

(8) Audio-visual materials and electronic data.

The evidence must be verified before it can be used as the basis for finalizing the case.