Presentations and Events

LAW & TECHNOLOGY SERIES:
TECHNIQUES IN ELECTRONIC CASE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
November 7-9, 2019
Hilton Long Beach, California

Computer Software Download and Case Material Preparation and Discussion (Workshop)

November 7, 2019: 10:00am – noon
Participants will break into their assigned small groups. Faculty will verify that each participant has properly loaded all the software programs and case materials on their computers, and if they have not, assist them in doing so. Attendees will analyze the mock case to determine organizational strategies for factual and legal issues that they will be using throughout the workshop, as well as their own case. Useful shortcuts and new aspects of the Windows Explorer system will be reviewed, and, time permitting, a brief overview of the basic features of Adobe Acrobat Pro will be covered.

Digital Devices: Forensic Images, Cell Phones and the Gadgets in Everybody’s Pockets – What to Do (and What Not to Do) When You Get Them as Part of Your Discovery (Plenary)

November 8, 2019: 8:30 – 9:30am
Many cases now involve forensic images of computers, databases, cell phones and information gathered from all sorts of new devices. Whether receiving a report, an entire forensic image or GPS tracking data, the defense needs to know how to get the relevant data so that it can be used effectively. Attorneys are not expected to be forensic experts, but it is necessary to know when to hire one. Instead of being overwhelmed by these digital devices, this session will assist federal practitioners in understanding what are the issues; know what resources are available and what first steps to take to find a solution. The panelists will explain what a forensically-imaged drive is, what free tools can be used to do preliminary review, and what to consider before opening those documents on a drive. The panelists will present common forensic and cell phone reports, explain how they can be examined and what information to look for (or request). Finally, the panelists will identify scenarios where an expert is necessary, when the expense may be avoided, and what specific insight to look for from experts, so that a trial budget, and defense of the case, can be properly prepared.

The California Public Defenders Association presents:
Scientific Evidence Seminar
The Riviera Palm Springs, California

Understanding and Challenging Cell Phone Evidence

Law & Technology Series:
Techniques In Electronic Case Management Workshop
Administrative Office Of The U.S. Courts Defender Services Office Training Division
Hyatt Place & Hyatt House Charleston / Historic District
560 King Street
Charleston, South Carolina

Digital Devices: Forensic Images, Cell Phones and the Gadgets in Everybody’s Pockets – What to Do (and What Not to Do) When You Get Them as Part of Your Discovery (Plenary)

Many cases now involve forensic images of computers, databases, cell phones and information gathered from all sorts of new devices. Whether receiving a report, an entire forensic image or GPS tracking data, the defense needs to know how to get the relevant data so that it can be used effectively. Attorneys are not expected to be forensic experts, but it is necessary to know when to hire one. Instead of being overwhelmed by these digital devices, this session will assist federal practitioners in understanding what are the issues; know what resources are available and what first steps to take to find a solution. The presenters will explain what a forensically-imaged drive is, what free tools can be used to do preliminary review, and what to consider before opening those documents on a drive. The panelists will present common forensic and cell phone reports, explain how they can be examined and what information to look for (or request). Finally, the panel will identify scenarios where an expert is necessary, when the expense may be avoided, and what specific insight to look for from experts, so that a trial budget, and defense of the case, can be properly prepared.

Law & Technology Series:
Techniques In Electronic Case Management Workshop
Administrative Office Of The U.S. Courts Defender Services Office Training Division
Hyatt Place & Hyatt House Charleston / Historic District
560 King Street
Charleston, South Carolina

Computer Software Download and Case Material Preparation and Discussion (Workshop)

Participants will break into their assigned small groups. Faculty will verify that each participant has properly loaded all the software programs and case materials on their computers, and if they have not, assist them in doing so. Attendees will analyze the mock case to determine organizational strategies for factual and legal issues that they will be using throughout the workshop, as well as their own case. Useful shortcuts and new aspects of the Windows Explorer system will be reviewed, and, time permitting, a brief overview of the basic features of Adobe Acrobat Pro will be covered.

Trial Skills Workshop II:
Crimes Decoded: Emerging Digital Technology Litigation Strategies
Administrative Office Of The U.S. Courts Defender Services Office Training Division
Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

PLENARY SESSION 2: Track, Tracking, Tracked

Law enforcement’s aggressive tracking of cell phones has become a powerful and widely used surveillance tool for both federal authorities and local police. Law enforcement claims that a person’s location can be pinpointed to a smart phone in a pocket using historic cell site location information (CSLI). Some in law enforcement describe these devices as “the virtual biographer of our daily activities.” Not so fast! Use of CSLI contains pitfalls, misleading data and misunderstood technology which may lead to erroneous conclusions by law enforcement, attorneys, and most importantly, juries. This presentation will help attorneys identify these pitfalls, help elucidate the issues, the technology and the problems with over-reliance on CSLI, and present strategies for attacking the reliability of law enforcement opinions about your client’s location based upon cell phone use. This presentation will also address issues involving other forms of electronic surveillance and identify resources to find experts in digital technology and explain key questions to screen and retain an expert.