please list two of the devices provided by the text (or other devices, if you prefer), state what types of evidence you would look for on those devices, and explain what limitations you might have or what hurdles you would have to clear before searching those devices (BOTH as a company IT professional and a law enforcement officer). Identify what, if any, policies would need to be in place for you to search as a private employee, as well as what limits can be placed on the search by police. Please discuss thoroughly, and respond in a substantive, intelligent way to at least one of your fellow classmates Solution The law of evidence also known as the rules of evidence , encompasses the rules and legal principles that govern the proof of facts in a legal proceeding. These rules determine what evidence must or must not be considered by the trier of fact (which might be a judge or a jury) in reaching its decision and, sometimes, the weight that may be given to that evidence. The law of evidence is also concerned with the quantum (amount), quality, and type of proof needed to prevail in litigation. The rules vary depending upon whether the venue is a criminal court, civil court, or family court, and they vary by jurisdiction. The quantum of evidence is the amount of evidence needed; the quality of proof is how reliable such evidence should be considered. Important rules that govern admissibility concern hearsay, authentication, relevance, privilege, witnesses, opinions, expert testimony,identification and rules of physical evidence. There are various standards of evidence or standards showing how strong the evidence must be to meet the legal burden of proof in a given situation, ranging from reasonable suspicion to preponderance of the evidence, clear and convincing evidence, or beyond a reasonable doubt. There are several types of evidence, depending on the form or source. Evidence governs the use of testimony (e.g., oral or written statements, such as an affidavit), exhibits (e.g., physical objects), documentary material, or demonstrative evidence, which are admissible (i.e., allowed to be considered by the trier of fact, such as jury) in a judicial or administrative proceeding (e.g., a court of law). When a dispute, whether relating to a civil or criminal matter, reaches the court there will always be a number of issues which one party will have to prove in order to persuade the court to find in his or her favour. The law must ensure certain guidelines are set out in order to ensure that evidence presented to the court can be regarded as trustworthy. .

1. please list two of the devices provided by the text (or other devices, if you prefer), state what
types of evidence you would look for on those devices, and explain what limitations you might
have or what hurdles you would have to clear before searching those devices (BOTH as a
company IT professional and a law enforcement officer). Identify what, if any, policies would
need to be in place for you to search as a private employee, as well as what limits can be placed
on the search by police. Please discuss thoroughly, and respond in a substantive, intelligent way
to at least one of your fellow classmates
Solution
The law of evidence also known as the rules of evidence , encompasses the rules and legal
principles that govern the proof of facts in a legal proceeding. These rules determine what
evidence must or must not be considered by the trier of fact (which might be a judge or a jury) in
reaching its decision and, sometimes, the weight that may be given to that evidence. The law of
evidence is also concerned with the quantum (amount), quality, and type of proof needed to
prevail in litigation. The rules vary depending upon whether the venue is a criminal court, civil
court, or family court, and they vary by jurisdiction.
The quantum of evidence is the amount of evidence needed; the quality of proof is how reliable
such evidence should be considered. Important rules that govern admissibility concern hearsay,
authentication, relevance, privilege, witnesses, opinions, expert testimony,identification and rules
of physical evidence. There are various standards of evidence or standards showing how strong
the evidence must be to meet the legal burden of proof in a given situation, ranging from
reasonable suspicion to preponderance of the evidence, clear and convincing evidence, or beyond
a reasonable doubt.
There are several types of evidence, depending on the form or source. Evidence governs the use
of testimony (e.g., oral or written statements, such as an affidavit), exhibits (e.g., physical
objects), documentary material, or demonstrative evidence, which are admissible (i.e., allowed to
be considered by the trier of fact, such as jury) in a judicial or administrative proceeding (e.g., a
court of law).
When a dispute, whether relating to a civil or criminal matter, reaches the court there will always
be a number of issues which one party will have to prove in order to persuade the court to find in
his or her favour. The law must ensure certain guidelines are set out in order to ensure that
evidence presented to the court can be regarded as trustworthy.