Chapter 16. Building the Cybercrime Case

Topics we'll investigate in this chapter:

▪ Major Factors Complicating Prosecution
▪ Overcoming Obstacles to Effective Prosecution
▪ The Investigative Process
Summary
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Introduction

Experienced investigators know that, contrary to the philosophy of the modern murder mystery, discovering “who dun it” is not the end of an investigation—it's only the beginning. In the previous chapter, we discussed how to collect and preserve evidence. Although in a cybercrime case this can be one of the most difficult aspects of the investigation, it's still not the final step. To result in prosecution of the offender, a criminal investigation must culminate in the building of a solid case file containing ...

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