Module 14 Report Writing for High-Tech Investigations
Which of the following tools were used in the lab to generate reports (Choose two answers)?
- ProDiscover - OSForensics
An expert witness can give an opinion in which of the following situations?
- The witness testifies to a reasonable degree of certainty (probability) about his or her opinion, inference, or conclusion. - The opinion, inferences, or conclusions depend on special knowledge, skills, or training not within the ordinary experience of laypeople. - The witness is shown to be qualified as a true expert in the field.
examination plan
A document that lets you know what questions to expect when you're testifying.
lay witness
A person whose testimony is based on personal observation; not considered to be an expert in a particular field.
high-risk document
A written report containing sensitive information that could create an opening for the opposing attorney to discredit you.
Which of the following is an example of a written report?
An affidavit
When writing a report, what's the most important aspect of formatting?
Consistency
Discovery
Efforts to gather information before a trial by demanding documents, depositions, interrogatories (written questions answered in writing under oath), and written requests for admissions of fact.
Automated tools help you collect and report evidence, but you're responsible for doing which of the following?
Explaining the significance of the evidence
Which of the following rules or laws requires an expert to prepare and submit a report?
FRCP 26
Figures not used in the body of the report can't be included in report appendixes
False
Which of the following statements about the legal-sequential numbering system in report writing is true?
It doesn't indicate the relative importance of information.
deposition banks
Libraries of previously given testimony that law firms can access.
Which of the following is the standard format for reports filed electronically in U.S. federal courts and most state courts?
Which rule of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires expert witnesses to submit written reports?
Rule 26
For what purpose have hypothetical questions traditionally been used in litigation?
To frame the factual context of rendering an expert witness's opinion
Being able to incorporate the log files and reports tools generate into your written reports is a major advantage of automated forensics tools in report writing.
True
If you were a lay witness at a previous trial, you shouldn't list that case in your written report.
True
Spoliation means destroying a report before the final resolution of a case called.
True
What file extension was used in the lab to scan and extract Outlook Express files for analysis?
dbx
All of the following should be avoided when writing expert witness reports, EXCEPT:
signposts
