Understanding the chain of custody is crucial in legal proceedings, as it refers to the process of maintaining and documenting the handling of evidence. Visitors to this section will find informative articles, video interviews with legal professionals, and glossary definitions that clarify how the chain of custody impacts the admissibility of evidence in court. Explore resources that delve into best practices and legal standards related to preserving evidence integrity throughout the legal process.
California courts can exclude an AI deepfake video unless the proponent authenticates it under Evidence Code § 1401, and the judge finds it is what they claim it is. In criminal cases, deepfakes raise acute risks of misidentification, fabrication, and unfair prejudice, especially when presented as “caught on video” proof. This article explains how California […]
California courts can exclude AI-generated audio evidence unless the prosecution proves it meets the Kelly-Frye “general acceptance” standard and Evidence Code reliability requirements. As deepfakes and voice-cloning spread, criminal cases increasingly feature disputed recordings, jail calls, and “confessions.” This article explains how to challenge AI audio in California criminal court—motions, hearings, experts, and cross-examination strategies
California courts can admit blockchain time-stamps as evidence if you can authenticate the underlying document and explain the system’s reliability under the Evidence Code. In civil cases, blockchain often helps prove “when” a file existed and whether it was later altered—especially in contract, trade secret, and business tort disputes. This article explains practical workflows, California
Blockchain audit trails can capture time-stamped, tamper-evident records in seconds, strengthening chain-of-custody proof in Florida trade secret cases. In misappropriation disputes, the “who, what, when, and how” of handling sensitive files often determines whether evidence is admitted and persuasive. This article explains how Florida attorneys can deploy blockchain-based logs to authenticate evidence, satisfy admissibility rules,
In Texas, critical semi-truck “black box” (ECM/EDR) data can be overwritten within days to weeks after a crash, so preservation must begin immediately. After a Houston-area semi-truck collision, this electronic evidence often decides speed, braking, throttle, and hours-of-service disputes. This article explains how to identify, demand, download, and preserve ECM data in Harris County and
Your lawyer should file a motion to preserve and compel production of bodycam footage (and related metadata) and request spoliation sanctions if it was destroyed. Courts can order recovery efforts, adverse-inference instructions, or other remedies when evidence is lost after a duty to preserve. This article explains why footage disappears, what to request, and how
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Chain of custody is a continuous, documented record of evidence control from collection through courtroom presentation, showing no tampering or contamination. It logs each transfer’s who, what, when, where, and how to support admissibility. This article explains the steps, required documentation, and common breaks that can undermine a case. Chain of custody is a critical
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Evidence handling forms the backbone of legal proceedings. From digital evidence handling procedures to vehicle collision evidence analysis, proper protocols ensure admissibility. Key principles include chain of custody, preservation, documentation, and authentication for all evidence types.
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In Indiana personal injury cases, the 3 core evidence preservation principles are document immediately, preserve physical/digital proof, and send preservation (spoliation) letters promptly. Quick action helps prevent lost data, repairs, overwrites, or destroyed items that can weaken liability and damages proof. This article explains practical steps to secure and protect key evidence under Indiana law.
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Technology is changing due process requirements by expanding what courts must review, including digital evidence, AI risk scores, and algorithmic decisions in 50 U.S. jurisdictions. These tools raise new fairness issues around notice, transparency, accuracy, bias, and the ability to challenge government action. This article explains the constitutional impacts and emerging standards for tech-driven procedures.
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