Digital Evidence in the Context of Child Sexual Exploitation Online
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Digital Evidence: How a Digital Device Stores Information
With digital evidence becoming increasingly important in the courtroom, it is imperative that prosecutors understand how a computer stores, organizes, and retrieves information. This session details how a computer stores information, where evidence is likely to be found, the levels of forensic examinations available, and how forensic examinations are conducted.
Tracking Criminals: Using an IP Address to Find a Physical Address
In today’s world, most people are not anonymous on the Internet. This session discusses how the Internet works, and describes the companies that control access to the Internet (Internet service providers [ISPs]).
Securing Information from the Cloud: Federal Privacy Statutes
More and more information today is being stored in the cloud, or in other words, on servers from ISPs. This module reviews the federal legal statutes that control this flow of information from the cloud. The module details the types of information that ISPs retain and informs participants about the necessary legal process in order to get this information.
Applying the 4th Amendment to Digital Devices
The Fourth Amendment’s reasonable expectation of privacy does apply to digital devices. This module discusses the level of privacy in computers and other digital devices.
Drafting Search Warrants and Affidavits
The admissibility of digital evidence is often challenged in court. The key to overcoming these defense attacks is by drafting a thorough warrant. This module discusses evidence-based practices for writing an affidavit and search warrant and also provides model language.
Digital Devices
Technology is ever changing. Crimes scenes in the 21st century almost always have some type of technological component. This module details several different types of technology that currently exist.
Special Thanks to Marty Purselley of the Tarrant County DA’s Office for his valuable input.
