Case Studies in Criminal Defense Successes, presented by Brian Chase, Esq. of ArcherHall, will explore situations where the defense has used digital evidence to get a successful outcome in a case. The presenter will show situations where the digital evidence was misinterpreted, misunderstood, or simply missed and how the correct interpretation of the evidence was crucial for a not guilty verdict or lesser charge. You’ll learn how to spot errors in the use of digital forensics, and how to successfully use digital forensics to defend your case.

*This CLE is being offered as Session III of the KPA's Spring CLEs.

Brian Chase, Esq. is a Managing Director of Digital Forensics and eDiscovery at ArcherHall, an expert witness, and an adjunct professor of law. He has a diverse background, including years working as a network administrator for the University of Arizona, a Management and Information Systems degree from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona, and a law degree from the same institution. Mr. Chase has worked with various sized law firms both in an IT and legal capacity, and he has consulted with firms on their use of technology within the office. He has also provided expert testimony in criminal and civil matters ranging from misdemeanors to murder to medical malpractice. Mr. Chase has published and spoken on various technology-related issues impacting law firms and parties in the civil and criminal justice system. He teaches various topics regarding law and technology, digital forensics and evidence, at a variety of legal and technical conferences.