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Average Firearms Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$300/hr
Review Fee
$325/hr
Deposition Fee
$350/hr
Court Fee
A 3rd generation Gunsmith. This expert has over 15 years of experience as an authority on firearm and related subject. He currently provides his expertise to a variety of clients in need of accurate assessment of firearm analysis, GSR, accidental discharge, and bullet trajectory. In addition, he teaches a course on firearms and deadly force law, and has extensive experience reviewing evidence and speaking to the impact of firearms on the outcome of cases.
CEO and proprietor, A major ballistics related consulting firm
Juris Doctor (JD), Thomas M. Cooley School of Law
Lansing,
Michigan
This expert is a qualified Forensic Examiner by the FBI Laboratory Training, and has been working in the field for more than 10 years. He is the first vice president of the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and has authored several publications focusing on forensic firearm/toolmark identification and gunshot residue testing. He is a former Forensic Firearm and Tool Mark Examiner for the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Laboratory Manager for the Michigan State Police Northville Laboratory, and is currently the president and owner of a private forensic consulting group.
President and Chief Consultant, A Private Consulting Group in MI
Master of Science (MS), University of Illinois at Chicago
Northville,
Michigan
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What Can a Firearms Expert Witness Opine On?
Firearm Safety Training
Teaching safe handling of firearms.
Ballistic Analysis
Examining bullet trajectories and evidence.
Gunshot Residue Testing
Detecting gunshot residue on individuals.
Firearm Identification
Matching firearms to crime scene evidence.
Explosive Analysis
Investigating explosives used in crimes.
Shooting Reconstruction
Recreating shooting incidents for analysis.
FAQs for Firearms Expert Witnesses
What is a firearms expert witness?
A firearms expert witness is a specialized professional who analyzes guns, ballistics, and shooting evidence for legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, examining weapons, and testifying to clarify firearm-related issues.
What types of cases may necessitate the involvement of a firearms expert witness?
A firearms expert witness handles criminal shootings, self-defense claims, accidental discharges, gun malfunctions, ballistics, use-of-force, hunting incidents, and weapons safety cases.
How should an attorney evaluate the qualifications of a firearms expert witness?
An attorney should evaluate a firearms expert witness by reviewing their education, certifications, case experience, publications, and prior testimony in firearms-related matters.
How can a firearms expert witness assist in reconstructing a shooting incident?
A firearms expert witness reconstructs a shooting incident by analyzing ballistics, trajectories, gunshot residue, and weapon function to explain how and where shots were fired.
What methodologies does a firearms expert witness use to assess firearm functionality?
A firearms expert witness assesses firearm functionality using safety checks, mechanical inspections, test firing, ballistic analysis, and comparison to manufacturer specifications.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting firearms expert witnesses?
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