Seizing Digital Evidence
Collecting physical evidence from crime scenes proves to be slightly different from collecting digital evidence, which poses unique challenges. Some people think that in order to “execute a warrant within 10 days” they must process the digital evidence within that time. However, what it actually means is that the warrant must simply be served within that 10-day period. Additionally, investigators possess different understandings across the board concerning the necessity of an additional warrant to collect digital evidence from within a seized computer. Sometimes they will acquire these extra warrants that detail exactly what types of files will be searched within the computer so as not to violate the 4th amendment. Knowledge of these factors and more can aid in the collection and investigation of digital evidence.
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Source: forensicmag.com
Citation:
Forensic Magazine. Executing a Warrant for Digital Evidence. Retrieved November 20, 2013 from http://www.forensicmag.com/articles/2013/10/executing-warrant-digital-evidence#.Uo0DLGTBLKt
[Abstract written by Alex Mitzel, ForensIQ Intern]
