Figures A3. Benefits The benefit of computer forensics include a number of things.The most important advantage, however, is that it is able to search through a large and massive amount of data, and it has the ability to do this very quickly.Computer forensics can be used in corporate fraud, breach of contract and asset recovery, theft, and intellectual property disputes. They can search in the hard drives in different languages, and this is beneficial since cyber crimes have the ability to cross borders on the internet. The many valuable data that has been lost and deleted can be achieved sufficiently, and can then become substantial evidence in court. This means that legal professionals are able to produce the evidence …show more content…
This is because it needs to avoid the preliminary investigation where there is relevant evidence that might be located using as the keywords. Laws to urge people to unveil encryption keys are still moderately new and disputable. Another is the digital evidence that is accepted into the court and this is considered as one of the limitation because evidence presented must be proved that there is no tampering, all evidence must be fully accounted for and also computer forensics specialists must have complete knowledge of legal requirements, evidence handling, storage and documentation procedures. Other than that, cost also took a big part in the limitation. This is due to the large cost at producing electronic records and preserving them and this process is extremely costly to be done. Also, digital forensics must present the potential for exposing privileged documents and also legal practitioners must have extensive computer knowledge so that these practices can be …show more content…
By doing so, digital forensics can also be improved in processes such as storage, handling and documentation that uses up alot of the funds to keep the intensive data. I would also recormmend that the consumer like us and businessman should be educated and know more about digital forensics as it is an important knowledge for us all to be protected and prevent hackers from stealing and getting our private and confidential information. We can do this by educating childrens in their secondary age right where they would start to be exposed to the online world and protect themselves from getting thier information
Other evidence located within the grave consisted of a generic watch, two cigarette butts, a button, a washer and a shell casing. All of these could be analysed for finger prints and DNA. The cigarette butts would also show a serial number indicating the brand (shown in Figure 3), which can be useful if it is found a victim or offender smokes a particular type of cigarette.
The Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Effect is a phenomenon in which television programs that feature forensic science, such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Minds and the Law and Order franchise, have influenced the approach jurors use to assess evidence in a criminal trial. This poses a challenge when prosecuting a defendant as it gives jurors improbable expectations. As the use of DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid) testing, hand writing analysis, and testing of gunshot residue has become prevalent in television programs, jurors have come to expect the use of such testing in trials, which, in turn, has influenced the way cases are investigated and prosecuted, but has not necessarily influenced the rate of acquittals and convictions.
The criminal justice system has changed a lot since the good old days of the Wild West when pretty much anything was legal. Criminals were dealt with in any fashion the law enforcement saw fit. The science of catching criminals has evolved since these days. We are better at catching criminals than ever and we owe this advancement to forensic science. The development of forensic science has given us the important techniques of fingerprinting and DNA analysis. We can use these techniques to catch criminals, prove people's innocence, and keep track of inmates after they have been paroled. There are many different ways of solving crimes using forensic evidence. One of these ways is using blood spatter analysis; this is where the distribution and pattern of bloodstains is studied to find the nature of the event that caused the blood spatter. Many things go into the determination of the cause including: the effects of various types of physical forces on blood, the interaction between blood and the surfaces on which it falls, the location of the person shedding the blood, the location and actions of the assailant, and the movement of them both during the incident. Another common type of forensic evidence is trace evidence. This is commonly recovered from any number of items at a crime scene. These items can include carpet fibers, clothing fibers, or hair found in or around the crime scene. Hairs recovered from crime scenes can be used as an important source of DNA. Examination of material recovered from a victim's or suspect's clothing can allow association to be made between the victim and other people, places, or things involved in the investigation. DNA analysis is the most important part of forensic science. DNA evidence can come in many forms at the crime scene. Some of these forms include hair; bodily fluids recovered at the crime scene or on the victim's body, skin under the victim's fingernails, blood, and many others. This DNA can be the basis of someone's guilt or innocence; it has decided many cases in the twentieth century. As the times continue to change and the criminals get smarter we will always need to find new ways to catch them. Forensic science is the most advanced method yet, but is only the beginning. As the field of science grows so will the abilities of the
Despite these advantages, Grispos, Glisson and Storer (2012) highlighted several challenges that the cloud environment may pose for digital forensic investigators during the collection and analysis phrases of the investigation process. Artifacts, data used that can be used as evidence, are often hard to extract because resources can be redirected and/or disappear destroying the trial of evidence in the process. During the preparation stage of the investigation, an investigator trained in the conventional methods of digital forensics will usually obtain a comprehensive history and overview of the crime scene, and have a idea of what will be required from the organization in order to proceed with the investigation. However, in the case of network forensic investigations, there is a no comprehensive history and overview of the suspected crime scene, and there is a lack of structured environment in which data transmissions between various network points and platforms can be collected as evidence. There may also be a lack of structure in the target environment and methods of monitoring and reporting transmission information may not exist. The segregation of duties and differences in the service models that exists between cloud service providers and cus...
Technology has opened new encounters and opportunities for the criminal justice system. There are so many new practices of criminal activity, such as computer crimes. There are different types of computer crimes that many people become victims of every day. Computer crime is any crime that involves a computer and a network. The computer may have been used in the commission of a crime, or it may be the target ("Computer Crime: Chapter 2: What Are the Crimes?", n.d.). Crimes such as data diddling, pump and dump, social engineering and spoofing are computer crimes. Even though these crimes are difficult by privacy issues, the new technology has made investigations and prosecutions well organized and effective. Though views are different on the pros and cons of specific technological changes in the criminal justice system, there is an agreement the system has changed affectedly ("Effects of Technology in Criminal Justice | eHow", n.d.).
Technology is used by every single criminal justice practitioner in some way, shape or form each and every day. When it comes to crime analysis technology is there to help with accurate analysis of the crime scene or evidence obtained. Some examples of the technology used in crime analysis include radios, telecommunications, computer, data storage and collection. Each technology has its own unique role during crime analysis, all are equally important. Computers, data storage and collection would be the main technology that is used to assist during crime analysis. Computers are necessary for accurate crime analysis because they cut the chances of mistakes being made. Further all the information needed is stored within the computer for access later by any law enforcement official in any state. Basically that means that any and all data that is collected, stored and processed will be the same as it was when it was entered into the system and will remain accurate when it is needed by law enforcement agents or when it is needed for crime analysis.
Without regard to individual items of forensic evidence, describe the steps necessary to ensure that items, materials, and samples are eligible as forensic evidence in a criminal proceeding.
New types of technology have made it easier to track down and catch criminals. Then also made it easier for prosecutors to gather and present more credible information. Some new technology that has made it easier to track down criminals or help provide more reliable and supportive evidence is things such as DNA testing, computer technology, fingerprinting, and GPS tracking devices. “The main strengths of technology in the criminal justice system lie in the provision of databases which allow better and more efficient records to be stored and retrieved” (Bean 370). Prosecutors now in sense have “…an infallible test of truth, a foolproof method, of determining the accuracy and reliability of evidence and hence of convictions” (Pallaras 72). These 4 technological advancement...
CBS’s CSI: Crime Scene Investigation exploded into popularity when it aired in 2000, opening doors for the creation of other similar criminal investigative television shows involving forensic evidence such as Cold Case, Criminal Minds, and Bones. Many of these CSI-type shows present a murder or crime solved within an hour-long episode using forensic evidence conceived by glamorized CSI personnel and sometimes fabricated methodologies and technologies that only exist on television. Despite just being shows, one wonders whether these popular shows have skewered public perceptions about forensic evidence in real court cases and have impacted the outcome of court verdicts. The CSI Effect, explained by Kim, et all, was named after the television show
High profile cases, flawless police work, and only the most up to date technology, these traits every reality crime show such as CSI or Criminal Minds portray. While it is no surprise that this type of television show is among the most popular, the viewers are beginning to develop a skewed perspective of forensics in the real world. This new mindset is changing more than just the way people perceive science. The misunderstanding of science and technology has begun to lead to issues in the courtroom in real criminal trials. Jurors influenced by the appearance of perfect investigative science are demanding extensive testing that is unnecessary and extremely costly. Reality crime shows heighten juror expectations and force law enforcement officers
Forensic Science has contributed to our world a great deal. People often misunderstand Forensic Science and believe it is much more capable than it really is. As a matter of fact what you see on T.V. is around 80% false or over exaggerated in some way. To Start of, Criminal Investigation is the largest and most known form of Forensic Science. Some of the more known areas include; Fingerprinting, Ballistics, DNA Identification, Fiber Samples, Computer Animation, Documentation analysis, etc. To get this out of the way in the beginning, what you saw on last night’s law and order is far from the truth. Things they do in a matter of hours take months at a time, and most of the time aren’t even plausible concepts.
An added benefit, these points of interest come at a lower expense than numerous customary investigative systems. A significant part of the late development in crime scene investigation has come about because of the presentation of new advancements, most remarkably cutting edge biometrics (legal DNA), forensic information technology (IT), and measurable science. The capabilities of forensic investigations have not passed unnoticed in domains outside of criminal justice and law enforcement. In fact, a wide range of governmental organization involved in everything from defense and intelligence to administrative law and regulatory oversight is using forensics in their investigations.
What did they do ? Before we talk about it any further, we have to know some definitions that we use in digital forensics and digital evidence, not only two of them but the others too. This chapter will explain about it . Before we talk about it any further, we have to know the definition of what we are talking about. In the introduction we already know what digital forensic and digital evidence shortly are. In this chapter, we will more explore what they are, and some state that we found when we search about digital forensic and digital evidence. Computer forensics is a broad field and applied to the handling of crimes related to information technology. The goal of computer forensic is to securing and analyzing digital
“The word ‘forensics’ means “connected with the courtroom”; so forensic science is, therefore, concerned with gathering hard evidence that can be presented in a trial” (Innes 9). Forensic science is a science that is applied specifically to legal matters, whether criminal or civil. “Few areas in the realm of science are as widespread and important as forensic science” (Hunter 12). Forensics is the one science that is most commonly used in everyday life. It is also a branch of science that incorporates other branches of science such as biology, chemistry, and etc. Since it is used almost every day “No one can dispute the importance of the contributions to society made by forensic science; the ability to solve crime is undeniably important” (Hunter 13). Forensic science has given criminal investigation a new edge. “Advances in science have opened the door for more effective evidence discovery, howev...