⚠️ GPS metadata in crime scene photos
Images taken on smartphones embed exact coordinates, altitude, and direction. If the metadata conflicts with testimony, it becomes impeachment evidence.
⚠️ Timestamp discrepancies in digital files
File creation vs. modification vs. access timestamps can contradict the timeline your client claims. Forensic experts check all three.
⚠️ Author metadata in documents admitted as exhibits
A 'handwritten' note produced as a DOCX may reveal who typed it, when, and how many times it was edited — undermining its credibility.
⚠️ Deleted data recoverable from file structure
Even after deletion, fragments of prior content can remain in DOCX XML and PDF internal structures. Forensic tools extract them routinely.
⚠️ Device serial number in media files
Audio and video files often embed the recording device's serial number — useful for provenance but also for linking your client to specific evidence.