Expert Witnesses , Firearms , Ballistics , Forensic Science

Services Offered

Case Review, Evaluation, and Strategy Formulation

Case file review

Evidence review

Assistance with opposition cross-examination questioning

Recommendations for further work with emphasis on appropriate and optimal cost – benefit compromise

Shooting Incident Analysis

Shooting scene reconstruction (diagram, photographic, video – including actors)

Shooting accident analysis

Determination of range, direction and position of shooter

Contact and proximity wounds

Gun to victim distance determination from wounds and/or clothing analysis

Firearms safety and storage issues

Trigger operation and safety device operation analysis

Trajectory determination

Wound track analysis

Firearms and Ammunition

Identification

Categorization

Design evaluation

Performance parameters (as designed)

Analysis and assessment of inherent design safety

Performance – deviation from design

Firearm and ammunition function and accuracy testing

Function

Defect identification & analysis

Weapon failure analysis

Design and manufacturing defect identification and analysis

Storage and deterioration issues

Ammunition breakdown analysis (casing, primer, bullet and propellant)

Ammunition reloading issues

Radiography (X-ray analysis and evaluation)

Video demonstration of weapon function and use

Ballistic Matching and Tool Mark Analysis