April 09, 2014

Computer Records are Hearsay evidence!

Hearsay Evidence ?

Computer Forensics

Deceptively Simple you say ?

"Most courts have interpreted computer records as hearsay evidence. The rule against hearsay evidence is deceptively simple and full of exceptions. Hearsay is any out-of-court statement presented in court to prove the truth of an assertion. In other words, hearsay is evidence of a statement made other than by a witness while testifying at the hearing and is offered to prove the truth of a statement...."

 Excerpt from : "Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations 3rd Edition by B. Nelson, et all. Copyright by (Cengage,2010)

A write blocker which prevents any changes form occurring
 on the drive during boot up! This is required to maintain the integrity of the evidence.

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