Digital Evidence Demystified: Forensics and Courtroom Admissibility
Digital evidence is now essential for prosecutors. This workshop covers the basics of digital forensics, strategies for admitting social-media and other digital evidence, and how to navigate artifacts, authentication, hearsay, and case law to bridge the gap between the lab and the courtroom.
Suggested Audience: Prosecutors
Full Description: Understanding digital evidence is no longer optional for prosecutors. This workshop equips participants with foundational knowledge of digital forensics and practical strategies for admitting social media and other forms of digital evidence in court. Attendees will learn to navigate key forensic processes, recognize critical artifacts, and overcome common legal challenges such as authentication and hearsay. Case law, rules of evidence, and real‑world prosecutorial strategies are highlighted to bridge the gap between the lab and the courtroom.
Learning Objectives:
Define digital forensics and describe core processes relevant to criminal investigations.
Identify key forensic artifacts and common sources of digital evidence.
Summarize common legal challenges to the admissibility of digital evidence, such as authentication and hearsay.
Apply prosecutorial strategies to guide investigations and strengthen the courtroom presentation of digital evidence.
Speaker(s): Robert Peters