Gain an understanding of digital evidence, how it is admitted, and how it is used in a court of law.
With the ever-expanding universe of digital information, the law has unfortunately had a hard time keeping up with the changing landscape, especially as to the admissibility of such evidence. This topic helps the attorney and paralegal in any legal field prepare for and use such digital evidence in depositions, motions, and trial. The material also explains the methods of setting the foundation and admitting such evidence at trial or in motion practice. Given the abundance of such digital information, which is ever-increasing in people’s pockets and purses, ignoring such evidence is doing a disservice to clients. This information is critical for practitioners in civil, criminal, and family matters.
Agenda
Digital Evidence - What Is It?
- Video Cameras
- GPS Data
- Social Media
- Satellite Maps
- Cellular Telephone Data
- Emails/Texts/Instant Messenger
- Vehicle Black Box Data
Admissibility
- Source of Information
- Authentication - May Require Oral Deposition
- Business Record Exception
- Reliability - Error Rates
- Chain of Custody
- Enhancement of Evidence
Presenting for Trial
- Display on Screen
- Screen Shot - Blow-Ups
- Experts to Explain
- Time Lines
- How Does Jury Playback in Deliberations?
Speakers
Ara Jabagchourian,
Law Offices of Ara Jabagchourian, P.C.- Managing partner of Law Offices of Ara Jabagchourian, P.C. located in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Practice area includes injury matters, business litigation, fraud matters and consumer class actions
- Conducts regular seminars and workshops on numerous areas, including evidence, trial, injury matters, fraud, antitrust and business litigation
- Author of over two dozen publications related to the areas of evidence, fraud litigation, antitrust law, Second Amendment issues, alter ego and vicarious liability issues, and human rights law
- Finalist for trial lawyer of the year in California twice and has been recognized as having one of the Top 100 Verdicts in the United States by the National Law Journal and one of the Top Verdicts By Impact by the Daily Journal in California
- Member of various trial lawyer groups including National Trial Lawyers Association, CAOC and the Armenian Bar Association
- J.D. degree, University of California Hastings College of the Law; Dual B.A. degree, California State University of Fresno
- Can be contacted at ara@arajlaw.com, www.arajlaw.com or 650-437-6840
Christopher Lavorato,
Howry Breen & Herman LLP- Partner with Howry, Breen & Herman LLP—a record setting trial law firm primarily serving plaintiffs in the state of Texas
- Routinely represents clients in federal and state courts in cases alleging product defect, aviation mishaps, wrongful death, personal injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury clergy abuse, and sexual assault
- Successfully tried, arbitrated and mediated cases for over 16 years
- Received the highest rating with Martindale Hubbell Law Directory; one of Austin’s Top Attorneys, and California and Texas Super Lawyers
- Frequently provides pro-bono services to those in need, including military veterans
- Prior military officer and UH-60 Blackhawk pilot; FAA certified commercial pilot (IFR / VFR)
- J.D. degree, Santa Clara University School of Law; B.A. degree, University of San Francisco
- Can be contacted at 512-439-4137 or clavorato@howrybreen.com
Who Should Attend
This program is primarily designed for attorneys. Other legal professionals may also benefit from attending.
