eLab Insights for Public Defenders: The ABCs of Digital Evidence Assessment
The ABCs of Digital Evidence Assessment Follow a repeatable process. Use the ABCs: Assess, Baseline, Collect. Assess the client, scene, [...]
April 2026
eLab Insights for Public Defenders: Repeatable Processes = Reliable Digital Evidence GalleryeLab Insights for Public Defenders: Repeatable Processes = Reliable Digital Evidence
Advanced Digital Forensics, Cell Phone Forensics, Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, eLab Insights, Mobile Device Forensics
eLab Insights for Public Defenders: Repeatable Processes = Reliable Digital Evidence
Repeatable Processes = Reliable Digital Evidence A repeatable approach is essential when collecting or evaluating digital evidence, this helps you [...]
March 2026
eLab Insights for Public Defenders: Digital Evidence Handling
Digital Evidence Handling Electronic evidence are sensitive to heat, cold, humidity, shock, static, and magnetic fields. Use paper bags, envelopes, [...]
eLab Insights for Public Defenders: Basic Digital Evidence Handling
Basic Digital Evidence Handling When handling digital devices, avoid viewing files or opening programs. Photograph the device front and back, [...]
eLab Insights for Public Defenders: Why Chain of Custody Matters
Why Chain of Custody Matters Chain of custody shows how digital evidence was handled, packaged, stored, and transferred. Proper documentation [...]
February 2026
eLab Insights for Public Defenders: Chain of Custody & Documentation
Chain of Custody & Documentation Chain of Custody proves the evidence was never altered or tampered with, protecting its admissibility [...]
eLab Insights for Public Defenders: Reliability, Authenticity & the Best Evidence Rule GalleryeLab Insights for Public Defenders: Reliability, Authenticity & the Best Evidence Rule
Advanced Digital Forensics, Cell Phone Forensics, Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, eLab Insights, Mobile Device Forensics
eLab Insights for Public Defenders: Reliability, Authenticity & the Best Evidence Rule
Reliability, Authenticity & the Best Evidence Rule Admissible digital evidence must be relevant, authentic, and reliable. Metadata and a clear [...]
eLab Insights for Public Defenders: When to Bring in an Expert
When to Bring in an Expert Digital evidence collection, preservation, and validation often require specialized expertise and software. Bringing in [...]
eLab Insights for Public Defenders: Admissibility Depends on Metadata Integr
Admissibility Depends on Metadata Integrity For digital evidence to be admissible in court, it must be validated—typically through metadata. If [...]
January 2026
eLab Insights for Public Defenders: Why Forensic Collection Is Essential
Why Forensic Collection Is Essential Digital evidence must be collected forensically. Using proper tools—including write blockers—prevents metadata from being altered [...]