10504187Legal Issues and Digital Evidence
Course Information
Description
4th Amendment, ECPA, Search warrants (computer, online), Subpoenas, Preservations Letters &2803, Patriot Act as it affects digital evidence. Dealing with ISPs, Wisconsin Statutes covering computer related crimes (Child Pornography, Use of Computer to Facilitate Child Sex Crime, Child Enticement, Stalking, Computer Crimes statutes). Corporate law and e-Discovery issues. Digital evidence in the courtroom-presentation of data retrieved from computers or online sources. Expert Testimony in the courtroom.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Understand basic criminal law concepts
    Assessment Strategies
    classroom discussions
    written examination
    group or self presentation on the subject material to the class
    Criteria
    you participate in class discussion using course material
    you achieve a minimum grade of 76% on a written examination
    you participate equally in a group presentation on the subject matter

  2. Understand state and federal crimes against computers
    Assessment Strategies
    classroom discussions
    written examination
    group or self presentation on the subject material to the class
    Criteria
    you participate in class discussion using course material
    you achieve a minimum grade of 76% on a written examination
    you participate equally in a group or satisfactorily in an individual presentation on the subject matter

  3. Understand state and federal white collar crimes in the computer context
    Assessment Strategies
    classroom discussions
    written examination
    group or self presentation on the subject material to the class
    Criteria
    you participate in class discussion using course material
    you achieve a minimum grade of 76% on a written examination
    you participate equally in a group or satisfactorily in an individual presentation on the subject matter

  4. Understand other crimes commonly facilitated by the use of computers
    Assessment Strategies
    classroom discussions
    written examination
    group or self presentation on the subject material to the class
    Criteria
    you participate in class discussion using course material
    you achieve a minimum grade of 76% on a written examination
    you participate equally in a group or satisfactorily in an individual presentation on the subject matter

  5. Understand the legal underpinnings of the search and seizure of computers/electronic data and obtaining electronic evidence in criminal investigations
    Assessment Strategies
    classroom discussions
    written examination
    group or self presentation on the subject material to the class
    Criteria
    you participate in class discussion using course material
    you achieve a minimum grade of 76% on a written examination
    you participate equally in a group or satisfactorily in individual presentations on the subject matter

  6. Understand basic courtroom procedure
    Assessment Strategies
    classroom discussions
    written examination
    group or self presentation on the subject material to the class
    Criteria
    you participate in class discussion using course material
    you achieve a minimum grade of 76% on a paper you write after attending a court hearing and your presentation of the same to the class

  7. Understand the fundamentals of evidence relevant to your role in collecting and preserving evidence and all aspects of testifying as an expert witness
    Assessment Strategies
    classroom discussions
    written examination
    group or self presentation on the subject material to the class
    Criteria
    you participate in class discussion using course material
    you achieve a minimum grade of 76% on a written examination
    you participate equally in a group or satisfactorily on an individual presentation on the subject matter

  8. Understand the process by which civil and criminal cases begin and proceed to trial, and the attendant disclosure and discovery requirements for expert evidence
    Assessment Strategies
    classroom discussions
    written examination
    group or self presentation on the subject material to the class
    Criteria
    you participate in class discussion using course material
    you achieve a minimum grade of 76% on a written examination
    you participate equally in a group or satisfactorily in an individual presentation on the subject matter