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Topic: Expert Reports, Depositions & Trials

Your follow-up posts can add additional insight to a classmate's opinions or can challenge their opinions. Use examples from the readings, or from your own research, to support your views, as appropriate. For your follow-up posts this week, you may wish to visit a couple of the web sites contributed by your classmates and share your opinion of these sites with the class. Be sure to read the follow-up posts to your own posts and reply to any questions or requests for clarification. You are encouraged to conduct research and use other sources to support your answers. Be sure to list your references at the end of your post. References must be in APA citation format. All posts must be a minimum of 400-450 words.
 

 1. In our modern times, cell phones are ubiquitous, and as common as they are, it should be no surprise that cell phones can play a role in computer crimes. Research the types of crimes that are committed via cell phone. Find a case involving a cell phone. What was the outcome? Be sure to provide details of the case. Do you believe that crimes involving the use of cell phones will increase? Please give reasons to support your answers. 

2. Expert consultants are often a part of both criminal and civil investigations. What are reasons why you may need an expert to assist you with an investigation? Why should credibility of an expert matter? 

3. What is a deposition?  Can a deposition be used during the trial process?  What would be the need to use a deposition in trial if the witness if available to testify?