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authentication

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A quick definition of authentication:

Authentication means to sign or execute a document to prove that it is what it claims to be. In legal cases, authentication is the process of providing enough evidence to show that the evidence being presented is genuine. This is often called "laying a foundation" for the evidence. There are different ways to authenticate evidence, such as using witness testimony or public records. For modern forms of communication like text messages or social media, additional evidence may be needed to prove that the messages or accounts belong to the person in question.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Authentication refers to the process of signing or executing a document to prove its validity. In legal terms, authentication means providing sufficient evidence to prove that the evidence a party seeks to admit is what they claim it to be. This process is also known as "laying a foundation" for the evidence to be admitted at trial.

There are various methods to authenticate evidence, such as:

  • Testimony of a witness with knowledge of the matter
  • Evidence of public records
  • Evidence of distinctive characteristics

For example, if a party wants to introduce text messages as evidence, they need to authenticate them by proving that the messages were sent by the person they claim to be from. This can be done by providing evidence that the phone number listed is the sender's number, the substance of the message is recognizable as being from the sender, or other corroborative evidence that establishes the sender's identity.

Similarly, for email or social media communications, simply having a name attached to an account is not enough to authenticate the evidence. The party needs to provide additional evidence, such as the list of contacts, the number of people with access to the account, and the nature of interactions with the account to prove that the account was owned and operated by the person in question.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
23:42
hi SPLITTY!!!
HIII DOLPHYY
stanford finally sent me a status checker tomight
do yall know if "Your file has been submitted for review" just means under review
Dkk
0:08
@SplitterusClitterus: really depends on the school. Could mean they have just received it. Could be it is under review. Could mean they already have a decision for you. For Stanford, idk.
Mmm ok thank you
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:19
my friend JUST sent me that omg
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:19
also @renard that shows your IG handle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:20
I assume you don’t want to doxx yourself 😧
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:20
if we send enough messages it will stop showing the message tho!!!!!!!!
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:21
@renard99: come back and spam messages I only have so many left 😔
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:23
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Dkk
1:49
@renard99: you shared a post a good friend of mine had liked. Lmfao but respect +1
Dkk
1:49
I laughed at it too +1
1:50
Damn lol
1:50
Follow me brah
JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:01
I followed you
JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:01
don’t dox me ☹️
2:06
Nw I won’t dox you 😎
JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:07
don’t judge my feed either I’m bad at Instagram :/
3:17
has anyone here worked for a DAs office during the school year
3:43
LMFAOOO THE INSTAGRAM POST
m10
3:50
I have no idea how it shows his Insta handle. This makes me an old man.
Dkk
3:52
i think you all are just bullshitting
Dkk
3:54
Y'all are gay af.
Dkk
3:54
Making drama out of nothing like a buncha homosexuals.
5:45
Dk I think it shows up
5:45
if you’re already signed into Instagram
5:55
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