Digital forensics for legal professionals : understanding digital evidence from the warrant to the courtroom / Larry Daniel and Lars Daniel.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1: What is Digital Forensics? Chapter 1. Digital Evidence is Everywhere Chapter 2. Overview of Digital Forensics Chapter 3. Digital Forensics -- The Sub-Disciplines Chapter 4. The Foundations of Digital Forensics -- Best Practices Chapter 5. Overview of Digital Forensics Tools Chapter 6. Digital Forensics at Work in the Legal System Section 2: Experts Chapter 7. Why Do I Need an Expert? Chapter 8. The Difference between Computer Experts and Digital Forensic Experts Chapter 9. Selecting a Digital Forensics Expert Chapter 10. What to Expect from an Expert Chapter 11. Approaches by Different Types of Examiners Chapter 12. Spotting a Problem Expert Chapter 13. Qualifying an Expert in Court Sections 3: Motions and Discovery Chapter 14. Overview of Digital Evidence Discovery Chapter 15. Discovery of Digital Evidence in Criminal Cases Chapter 16. Discovery of Digital Evidence in Civil Cases Chapter 17. Discovery of Computers and Storage Media Chapter 18. Discovery of Video Evidence Chapter 19. Discovery of Audio Evidence Chapter 20. Discovery of Social Media Evidence Chapter 21. Discovery in Child Pornography Cases Chapter 22. Discovery of Internet Service Provider Records Chapter 23. Discovery of Global Positioning System Evidence Chapter 24. Discovery of Call Detail Records Chapter 25. Obtaining Expert Funding in Indigent Cases Section 4: Common Types of Digital Evidence Chapter 26. Hash Values: The Verification Standard Chapter 27. Metadata Chapter 28. Thumbnails and the Thumbnail Cache Chapter 29. Deleted Data Chapter 30. Computer Time Artifacts (MAC Times) Chapter 31. Internet History (Web and Browser Caching) Chapter 32. Windows Shortcut Files (Link Files) Chapter 33. Cellular System Evidence and Call Detail Records Chapter 34. Email Evidence Chapter 35. Social Media Chapter 36. Peer to Peer Networks and File Sharing Chapter 37. Cell Phones Chapter 38. Video and Photo Evidence Chapter 39. Databases Chapter 40. Accounting Systems and Financial Software Chapter 41. Multiplayer Online games Chapter 42. Global Positioning Systems.

Digital Forensics for Legal Professionals provides you with a guide to digital technology forensics in plain English. In the authors' years of experience in working with attorneys as digital forensics experts, common questions arise again and again: "What do I ask for?" "Is the evidence relevant?" "What does this item in the forensic report mean?" "What should I ask the other expert?" "What should I ask you?" "Can you explain that to a jury?" This book answers many of those questions in clear language that is understandable by non-technical people. With many illustrations and diagrams that will be usable in court, they explain technical concepts such as unallocated space, forensic copies, timeline artifacts and metadata in simple terms that make these concepts accessible to both attorneys and juries. The authors also explain how to determine what evidence to ask for, evidence might be that could be discoverable, and the methods for getting to it including relevant subpoena and motion language. Additionally, this book provides an overview of the current state of digital forensics, the right way to select a qualified expert, what to expect from a qualified expert and how to properly use experts before and during trial. Includes a companion Web site with: courtroom illustrations, and examples of discovery motions Provides examples of direct and cross examination questions for digital evidence Contains a reference of definitions of digital forensic terms, relevant case law, and resources for the attorney.