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‘Cell phones are the new, best way to solve crimes’: Baltimore County State’s Attorney

Inside the courtroom in 2013, digital evidence proves to be most important.

Scott Shellenberger, in the middle.

Inside the courtroom in 2013, digital evidence proves to be more important than a convincing opening statement or a witness of a crime giving sworn testimony on the stand.
“Cell phones are the new, best way to solve crimes,” said Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger at the Maryland State Bar Association‘s annual meeting last week. Your cell phone address book and call usage can help law enforcement nab you as a suspect.

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