How is digital forensic investigation conducted?

Hello. This is the digital forensic attorney at Daeryun Law Firm.

Digital forensic investigation is an investigation procedure that scientifically analyzes data stored in digital devices such as mobile phones, computers, external hard drives, and cloud accounts to secure crime-related evidence.

In illegal filming cases, not only can the existence of the recording be confirmed, but also the time of filming, storage/deletion history, and transmission/distribution status, playing a very important role in determining criminal responsibility.

The procedure generally proceeds in such a way that, after a criminal complaint or initiation of investigation, the investigative agency obtains a search and seizure warrant from the court to secure the perpetrator's digital device.

Subsequently, through digital forensic analysis, comprehensive verification is conducted including recovery of deleted files, messenger/SNS transmission records, cloud synchronization status, etc.

In fact, even if illegal recordings themselves are not found, if data that can presume the circumstances of filming or distribution is confirmed, the establishment of the crime is often recognized.

However, digital forensic investigation does not automatically find illegal recordings in all cases, and initial response in the investigation and organization of arguments at the complaint stage have a major impact on the result.

It is important to specifically organize and convey to investigative agencies under what circumstances the victim was filmed, what device the other party used, and the behavioral patterns after filming.

Daeryun Law Firm reviews the direction of forensic analysis in advance through collaboration with the digital forensic center, and attorneys with rich experience in sex crime cases assist with the entire process from criminal complaint representation to investigation response and trial procedures.

Furthermore, damages claims (civil consolation money claims) for mental damages from illegal filming can also be conducted together, reducing the burden on victims of having to proceed with separate procedures.

Digital forensic investigation is part of the legal strategy to prove criminal responsibility.

Therefore, if you are preparing a complaint, it is most important to review the forensic possibility and the entire criminal procedure together.

If you need help, please find a nearby Daeryun branch office and request a consultation.