82 CHAPTER 10 What to Expect from an Expert 3. Did you take any steps to verify that the computer clock was not manipulated in some way by setting to an earlier time and then setting it back to the current time? 4. Can you tell the court whether or not my client had his own personal login for the computer? 5. Can you tell the court if my client's login was password protected? 6. Can you explain the steps you took to protect the evidence on the hard drive when you made your copy? The expert may also be required to testify and should be able to provide testi- mony as to the ownership of the computer, ownership of various files, the handling and collection of the evidence, specifics relating to the software installed on the computer, and dates and times of computer activities. 10.5 EXPERT ADVICE Before a case goes to court, the expert may be asked to advise the attorney as to the merits of the case in regard to the digital evidence located or presented. This is mostly