Computer Forensics ch15

deposition

A ____ differs from a trial testimony because there is no jury or judge.

before

Discuss any potential problems with your attorney ____ a deposition

CV

For forensics examiner, keeping the ____ updated and complete is crucial to supporting your role as an expert and showing that you're constantly enhancing your skills through training, teaching, and experience

open-ended

Generally, the best approach your attorney can take in direct examination is to ask you ____ questions and let you give your testimony.

6

If a microphone is present during your testimony, place it ____ to eight inches from you.

3 months

If your CV is more than ____ old, you probably need to update it to reflect new cases and additional training.

12

Jurors typically average just over ____ years of education and an eighth-grade reading level.3 months

setup

Leading questions such as "Isn't it true that forensics experts always destroy their handwritten notes?" are referred to as ____ questions.

strikes

Regarding a trial, the term ____ means rejecting potential jurors.

compound

Sometimes opposing attorneys ask several questions inside one question; this practice is called a ____ question.

discovery

There are two types of depositions: ____ and testimony preservation

hash algorithms

Validate your tools and verify your evidence with ____ to ensure its integrity

2

When cases go to trial, you as a forensics examiner can play one of ____ roles

technical/scientific

When you give ____ testimony, you present this evidence and explain what it is and how it was obtained.

direct

You provide ____ testimony when you answer questions from the attorney who hired you.

exculpatory

____ evidence is evidence that exonerates or diminishes the defendant's liability

rebuttal

____ from both the plaintiff's and defense's attorneys is an optional phase of the trial. Generally, it's allowed to cover an issue raised during cross-examination of a witness.

motion in limine

____ is a written list of objections to certain testimony or exhibits.

conflicting out

____ is an attempt by opposing attorneys to prevent you from serving on an important case

direct examination

__________is the most important part of testimony at the trial