Cell Phone Forensics
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Call Detail Records Analysis
Analysis of Call Detail Records (CDR) from cell phone providers, with location mapping that reconstructs a device’s movement over time.
Contact Us TodayWhat Is Call Detail Records Analysis?
Call detail records analysis is the review of the records a cell phone provider keeps for a phone: the specific date, time and duration of activity, and the cell towers that handled it. CKC Consulting analyzes these records and uses the cellular tower data to reconstruct a device’s movement over time.
CDR data is complex. We interpret it and present it in clear, visual formats for legal teams and for court admissibility.
Because call detail records come from the provider rather than the handset, they are a separate source of evidence from the phone itself. Where the device is available, our cell phone forensics can examine what is stored on it.
When Call Detail Records Matter
Cell tower data can show where a device was and when. It is critical for:
- Corroborating Alibis
Showing where a device was, and when, to support or test an alibi.
- Establishing Presence
Establishing whether a device was present at a crime scene.
- Missing Persons Cases
Assisting in missing persons cases by reconstructing a device’s movement.
- Civil Litigation
Supporting civil litigation claims, including personal injury matters where phone records are at issue.
Initial Consultation
Records Review
Location Mapping
Report and Exhibits
Our CDR Analysis Process
Initial Consultation. A free telephone, video or in-person consultation to discuss your matter, the evidence involved, your legal objectives and any critical deadlines.
Records Review. Analysis of the provider’s records for the date, time and duration of activity.
Location Mapping. Reconstruction of the device’s movement over time from the cellular tower data.
Report and Exhibits. Findings presented in clear, visual formats, with expert testimony available to explain them.
Call Detail Records Analysis FAQs
What is in a call detail record?
A call detail record (CDR) is kept by the cell phone provider. It includes the specific date, time and duration of activity, along with cellular tower data that can be used to reconstruct a device’s movement over time.
Can call detail records show where a phone was?
The cellular tower data in the records can be used to reconstruct a device’s movement over time. We use it to corroborate alibis, establish presence at crime scenes, assist in missing persons cases and support civil litigation claims.
How are CDR findings presented in court?
We interpret complex CDR data and present it in clear, visual formats for legal teams and court admissibility. Our expert witness services include expert report preparation, deposition testimony and courtroom presentation.
How is CDR analysis different from cell phone forensics?
Call detail records come from the provider and describe activity and cell tower use. Cell phone forensics examines the device itself and recovers messages, call logs, location data, photos and app data stored on it. The two are often used together.
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