Topic 5 DQ 1
Discuss why the defense counsel would spend more time on questioning the methods that are used by the forensic investigator then on the actual evidence. Is this method of defense ethical? Or does it undermine the legal system?
Topic 5 DQ 2
Discuss how the digital age has changed our views of the protection that the U.S. Constitution affords to the citizens of the United States. Has there been an erosion of your rights over the last decade? What changes do you project for the future of the Fourth Amendment?
Define the Acquisition of Digital Evidence
One day, you may be called to testify as an expert witness in a court case or provide an affidavit. In court, your knowledge of the acquisition of digital evidence and case law could be called into question; therefore, it is important that you know the tools and processes of the digital forensic investigator.
In a 350- to 500-word essay:
- Describe the importance of proper handling of at least five types of digital evidence.
- Describe how you could mishandle each type of evidence and the legal consequences of this mishandling.
- Describe how performing a timeline analysis will aid a forensic technician when presenting evidence in a court of law.
- Research a recent case (within the last 12 months) that involved the mishandling of digital evidence that legally affected the case. Summarize the case and how you would have prevented the mishandling of the evidence. Include and cite your findings in your essay.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Design a Chain of Custody Form
The proper handling of digital forensic information is just as important as any other evidential discovery. Who and when someone had access to the information or made copies needs to be documented in a chain of custody form.
In a 250- to 350-word essay, discuss the importance of following the chain of custody procedures in legal proceedings. Cite any cases where this is relevant and include a chain of custody form with your essay as described below.
Using your company profile you created in the “Define the Acquisition of Digital Evidence,” “Creating the Ultimate Forensics Lab”:
- Design a chain of custody form for your forensics lab to document digital evidence.
- Ensure your form is able to address any of the of five types of digital evidence you identified previously. Include the details of the acquisition of the evidence and who has handled it. Dates, Times, etc…
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
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