Handling the digital telephone evidence at the crime scene

Abstract

Introduction: The current research focuses on the management of digital telephone evidence at the scene of the crime being this, the probative value of the information stored or established in digital form that can be used in trial, with the purpose of analyzing its control determining the correct handling of digital evidence by bibliographic search. Objective: To conduct a bibliographic search on the proper handling of the telephone digital evidence at the crime scene. Methodology: The research is documentary and bibliographic, descriptive, which has a retrospective cross-sectional sequence, using information collected and updated from the different scientific databases from where information regarding the research topic will be obtained and as a sample six documents found in scientific journals, books, and review articles. Results: Important aspects to follow in the treatment of digital indications as evidence according to several authors will be detailed. Conclusion: It was determined that the digital storage of information through mobile smart devices is especially useful to decipher the motive of the crime today. Therefore, the bibliographic search for innovative trends in terms of deciphering evidence on mobile devices are relevant when collecting information about the facts in criminalistics and forensics. Science Area: Laboratory – Criminalistics/Forensics.