The Basic Principle of Fraud A basic principle of fraud is that the Prosecution must provide sufficient evidence to indicate that the Defendant was acting dishonestly when they had undertaken the action in question and it is this that is often the most difficult to prove during many Trials involving fraud. An example of fraud […]
As with most things, The Cheapest Computer Forensic Expert is unlikely to be the Best
It is not often that a purchasing decision is made on price alone. Normally a variety of factors are combined by individuals in making the choice of day-to-day services, including builders, who may be employed on recommendation, specific skills and cost, the garage chosen to service a car or even which lawyer to represent you. […]
The Accreditation of a Constantly Developing Science
In October 2017 the Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) made it a mandatory requirement for all digital evidence produced by the Prosecution to comply with the ISO 17025 standard. The requirement for those producing such evidence to a standard originally introduced in 1999 has caused and continues to cause significant issues and limitations. When I speak […]
In a Changing World New Evidence Brings New Challenges
According to sources, pornography accounts for 68 million daily Internet searches (25% of all Internet searches), 12% of websites and 1.5 billion downloads a month. The sheer volume of people seeking such material is surprising. However, computers are a discreet, cheap and relatively effective method of accessing such material. The Internet allows users to freely […]
The Dangers of the Online World
To most people, a computer could not be described as Dangerous. We use them on a daily basis to type letters, perhaps browse the Internet, play games or store holiday photos. However, for some, data contained on a computer or mobile phone can provide enough evidence to form the basis of legal proceedings against them. […]