By Harsh Behl
Every prosecutor understands that in order to secure a conviction, they must present the evidence in a compelling narrative. Whether it’s a murder trial or a financial crime, absent a well-constructed narrative arc, even the most talented prosecutor will struggle to hold the attention of their audience. It’s how the story is told and the way in which it’s presented to a jury that can make the difference between a guilty or not-guilty verdict.
As many digital investigators have come to appreciate firsthand, the primary challenge of a modern investigation is not the scarcity of evidence in a case but rather the overwhelming abundance of it. To secure a conviction is not simply a matter of gathering and preserving mountains of digital evidence, but also connecting a constellation of data points so that a prosecutor or trial lawyer can reveal the story that’s hidden within the data. In this context, small but telling details like a defendant’s location on a specific date and time or the last phone call the defendant made just minutes before the incident occurred can become crucial to creating a logical narrative that is defensible in court.
Complexity of Modern Investigations
The nature and scope of investigations has changed dramatically over the past decade. It’s hardly an exaggeration to say that every investigation has a digital component of some type. As we continue to incorporate digital devices into our daily lives, each of us leaves a trail of....
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