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Brian J. Heard - Forensic Ballistics in Court: Interpretation and Presentation of Firearms Evidence - 9781119962687 - V9781119962687
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Forensic Ballistics in Court: Interpretation and Presentation of Firearms Evidence

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Description for Forensic Ballistics in Court: Interpretation and Presentation of Firearms Evidence Paperback. Includes bibliographical references and index. Num Pages: 396 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKVF1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 244 x 22. Weight in Grams: 678.

Forensic Ballistics in Court: Interpretation and Presentation of Firearms Evidence is an accessible introduction to firearms and ballistics evidence and how this is analysed and presented as evidence in a court of law.

The book approaches the subject in terms of the realities of case work, opening with a clear and illustrated explanation of the correct nomenclature for various weapon types and their parts. Ammunition is also extensively covered, again with annotated illustrations. Basic external and terminal ballistics, wounding capabilities are likewise covered to give an overview of the subject. A key aspect of the book covers the theory and ... Read more

Gunshot residue formation and identification and the various methods used in its analysis are reviewed in depth. This includes a critical examination of the pros and cons of each type of examination and the evidential weight which can be applied to each method.

  • Accessible and reader-friendly introduction to firearms and ballistics.
  • Clarifies the limitations of firearms evidence.
  • Extensive use of global case-studies throughout.
  • Focus on the interpretation and assessment of the weight of firearms/ballistics evidence presented at court.
  • Covers the importance of witness and accused statements and their interpretation in relation to the investigation under review.
  • Includes coverage of gunshot residue collection, examination and interpretation and the potential for contamination of GSR samples.
  • Includes numerous real life case studies that the author has dealt with over the past 45 years.
  • Takes an applied approach to the subject.
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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
396
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
678g
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781119962687
SKU
V9781119962687
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Brian J. Heard
Brian J. Heard, Formerly of the Ballistics and Firearms Identification Bureau for the Royal Hong Kong Police.

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