Are you a Facebook expert? Know the difference between Twitter and Tumblr? Do you know what to do when a client gives you their cell phone or computer? If you answered “No” to any of these questions then you must watch this one hour presentation. Heather Williams will walk you through the ethical considerations of using modern evidence including Facebook, blogs, cell phones and computers. You will learn about the ethical rules and implications of using Facebook to investigate a witness or government expert and how to protect yourself from misconduct in your own Facebook usage. Williams will teach you how to handle physical digital evidence such as cell phones and computers and what to do in the event of unanticipated possession of child pornography. You will also learn what to do when you stumble upon incriminating evidence while searching a client’s computer for exculpatory evidence. If dealing with digital evidence or online investigation makes you feel anxious or uneasy then you must watch this ethics presentation and learn the dos and don’ts of modern evidence.
This program is eligible for CLE credit in the following states: AZ, MO and VT.