The internet allows us to do wonderful things – find information we need quickly, locate friends and family. But for someone accused of a crime, the Internet, search engines, and social media can be a nightmare, spreading news of an embarrassing and shameful event far and wide. This is particular true in Raleigh, which is…
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Category Archives: technology
Daylite 4: Huge Improvement, Excellent Interface
Since starting my private Raleigh criminal law practice in 2009, I’ve tested a number of different customer-relationship-management systems. I’ve tried RocketMatters, and Clio. I’ve also used a combination of Google products – Google Calendar, GMail, Google Voice, and Google Contacts – to maintain contact and client information. I’m fanatical about keeping accurate records – to…
Peer to Peer Software, LimeWire, and the Threat of Criminal Prosecution
The threat of criminal prosecution is very real in North Carolina, particularly if people use peer-to-peer based file sharing software and either intentionally or even inadvertently download pornography that includes child pornography. While few Raleigh criminal lawyers are familiar with the way this software works, it is important that any lawyer you hire be familiar…
Police Tracking of Cellphones
What was originally a very rare practice and largely limited to federal authorities – the tracking of cellphones by police – has now become more common, and has spread to state and local police agencies. The New York Times reports that: With cellphones ubiquitous, the police call phone tracing a valuable weapon in emergencies like…
What if Your Cell Phone Logged all of your Data?
What if everything you pressed on a cell phone was secretly recorded and logged on your cell phone, and saved to a log file that could later be accessed by anyone with access to the phone? Scary? YES! Turns out that some computer experts have discovered secret software on many Android phones called Carrier IQ…
Technology and the Practice of Law
In order to provide a high quality of service for my clients, I use a number of different technologies to help manage my practice. First, I use all Apple technologies. I do this because Apple products – iMacs, the MacBook Air, and iPhones and iPads – are less susceptible to viruses. In part, that’s because…
Child Pornography: Throwing Away the Key
When asked about their thoughts on child pornography, most people have this reaction: “Lock ‘em up and throw away the key.” This is just as true in North Carolina – maybe even more so. The best evidence from studies, surveys, and research, indicates that even people who view child pornography almost never actually participate in…
iPhone DWI App under Scrutiny
Interesting video on Trapster, an iPhone application that allows people to figure out where DWI checkpoints are being set up. Several state Attorneys General have been pressuring Apple to remove the apps from the iPhone App Store.
What is a Hash?
A hash is a string of data – series of letters and numbers in a row – that is unique to a set of a data given a specific hash function. While hashing may be used for may different purposes, in computer forensic work, a seized computer or harddisk or flash drive is usually hashed…
Forensic Analysis and Computer Crimes
I recommend this short article Digital Smoke (pdf) by Al Lewis of Paradigm Solutions. Mr. Lewis has accurately characterized the problems facing not only police agencies, but also users (and defendants), and lawyers as they deal with allegations of computer crimes or internet crimes. About the user, Mr. Lewis writes: Today?s computer users can be…
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