William Paetzold

Criminal Defense Attorney in the Hartford County Area, Co-Founder of The Digital Evidence Innocence Initiative

[William Paetzold @whpaetzold]

Had a wonderful experience speaking about the Digital Evidence Case Assessment Method tool, an asset to managing digital evidence for cases, to 80 attorneys and investigators. https://t.co/hjsgYARz22 #publicdefenders #digitalevidenceinnocenceinitiative https://t.co/2SGSvVfC48

[William Paetzold @whpaetzold]

Providing the defense with the same #digitalforensic resources ensures equal access to experts and parity with law enforcement. Thanks @ElabForensics #publicdefenders

[eLab Digital Forensics @ElabForensics]

As the leading #digitalforensic provider to #publicdefenders - @ElabForensics and @IRIS_LLC use the same forensic tools use by law enforcement.

AXIOM @MagnetForensics and @Cellebrite_UFED = work together and provide the most comprehensive capabilities currently available-Period!

[William Paetzold @whpaetzold]

Criminal defense attorneys need to be aware of time sensitive digital evidence. Early case assessment and independent investigation is critical to find #digitalevidence and prevent #wrongfulconvictions. Excellent tips from @ElabForensics #digitalinnocence @DigitalInnocen1

[eLab Digital Forensics @ElabForensics]

Criminal Defense Tips -Early case assessment is key to preventing #wrongfulconvictions

Top 3 time sensitive #digitalevidence sources

1. Surveillance video
2. Cell records
3. Deleted data

Have questions? Need help? Contact @ElabForensics

Serving #publicdefenders in New England

[eLab Digital Forensics @ElabForensics]

Early Appointment of Counsel -Feedback from the Lab:
#digitalevidence can contain exculpatory evidence, but is time sensitive.

Early assessment=critical to prevent pre-trial incarceration and #wrongfulconvictions

Thanks to @smulawdeason @right2counsel #digitalinnocence

[eLab Digital Forensics @ElabForensics]

Criminal Defense Tip from the Lab -Cell Site Records

Q. Accuracy of cell site #locationdata? =Unable to place device at a specific location.

Hint:
Range can be up to 30 miles.

Have questions? Need help? Contact
@ElabForensics

Serving #publicdefenders in New England

[I.R.I.S. LLC @IRIS_LLC]

Just because device is damaged or not working does NOT mean #digitalevidence is unavailable. #digitalforensics experts @ElabForensics can repair most broken devices and extract the data. #publicdefenders

[I.R.I.S. LLC @IRIS_LLC]

A FAIR FIGHT -Parity for public defenders is fundamental!

When the entire resources of the state are brought against an indigent citizen, it is in the interest of us all to ensure due process.

Thanks to @theappeal and @NACDL for keeping this issue in the forefront.

[eLab Digital Forensics @ElabForensics]

Thanks to @RegistryReport for interesting article about mass surveillance. "If the gov. gathers info about its citizens, it must be made available to defendants to protect against wrongful convictions and to exonerate those who have already been convicted." @DigitalInnocen1

[eLab Digital Forensics @ElabForensics]

Criminal Defense TIP from the Lab -Computer Crimes
Q. Best defense strategy =Someone else used the computer.

Hints
Suspected files are not in device
Did not knowingly possess

Have questions? We can help. @ElabForensics

Serving #publicdefenders in New England #digitalforensics

[Digital Innocence Initiative @DigitalInnocen1]

Computer crimes are complicated, but not impossible. Having a computer expert is essential in providing an effective defense. Thanks @ElabForensics for tips and hints. #publicdefenders #digitalevidence #digitalforensics

[eLab Digital Forensics @ElabForensics]

Criminal Defense TIP - Q. Getting #digitalevidence from broken or water damaged device? =most can be repaired.

Hint:
If water damaged suspected=seal phone in bag of rice ASAP.

Have questions? We can help. @ElabForensics

Serving #publicdefenders in New England #digitalforensics

[eLab Digital Forensics @ElabForensics]

Criminal Defense Tip from the Lab -The BEST defense is offense. #locationdata
Hint:
Digital evidence is time sensitive = Location data from Cell Records retention 5-180 days!

Have questions? We can help. @ElabForensics

Serving #publicdefenders in New England #digitalforensics

[eLab Digital Forensics @ElabForensics]

Criminal Defense Tip - Location Data
Q. Best place to find? = Gmail Timeline

Hint -Android users are prompted to set up Gmail at activation.

Have questions? We can help.
@ElabForensics

Serving #publicdefenders in New England #digitalforensics

[eLab Digital Forensics @ElabForensics]

MASS SURVEILLANCE debate highlighted by @vtdigger = Taxpayer funded, used to accuse and convict, but #digitalevidence can also contain exculpatory evidence. It should be accessible to the defense of a citizen accused of a crime prevent to #wrongfulconvictions. @DigitalInnocen1

[William Paetzold @whpaetzold]

Early involvement of defense counsel and a proactive independent investigation can preserve time sensitive #digitalevidence & prevent #wrongfulconvictions @ElabForensics and @DigitalInnocen1

[Digital Innocence Initiative @DigitalInnocen1]

Great feedback for investigators Thanks @ElabForensics. Video surveillance systems allow footage to be archived by user. Always check archive files despite retention period.
#digitalevidence #publicdefenders #digitalinnocence

[eLab Digital Forensics @ElabForensics]

Criminal Defense Tip from the Lab -The BEST defense is offense.
Hint:
Digital evidence is time sensitive = needs early assessment. Alibi video retention 5-30 days!

Have questions? We can help. @ElabForensics

Serving #publicdefenders in New England #digitalforensics

[Alberto Daniel Hill 🇺🇾🏴‍🏴‍☠️ @ADanielHill]

Support this great initiative for helping and protecting the innocent ones. Fair access to technology for a fair process. @DigitalInnocen1 @ElabForensics

[eLab Digital Forensics @ElabForensics]

A Fair Fight! Parity for public defenders: Equal pay, training & resources = Fundamental fairness for indigent citizens, ensures #dueprocess & prevents #wrongfulconvictions. Highlighted by @DARollins @MassCrimDefense. Thanks @nhdefender for sharing. #publicdefenders

[I.R.I.S. LLC @IRIS_LLC]

Feedback from the Digital Lab for the Defenders @ElabForensics -3rd Party Apps. can contain communications and location data, but not all Apps. are supported. #digitalevidence #publicdefenders #digitalforensics

[Digital Innocence Initiative @DigitalInnocen1]

Have a criminal case where 3rd party App. data was not supported? New code gets written everyday.

We apply new tech to old cases involving #digitalevidence to reveal new evidence and overturn #wrongfulconvicitons @ElabForensics #publicdefenders #digitalinnocence

[I.R.I.S. LLC @IRIS_LLC]

Good tip from the Lab @ElabForensics. Dont rely on examiners, double check this as a standard practice. #publicdefenders #digitalevidence