Ballistics Expert Witnesses in New Jersey
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Dr. Thomas Shea, DSc, CPP
New Jersey
Dr. Thomas Shea has nearly twenty years of experience in the field of Law Enforcement, Security, and Investigation. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice from Rutgers University and his Doctor of Science in Civil Security Leadership, Management, and Policy from New Jersey City University. Dr. Shea is a University Professor and Director of Safety and Security at South...
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The Average Ballistics Expert Witness
Charges $325 / Hour
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Review Fee
$300Fee info
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Deposition Fee
$325Fee info
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Court Fee
$350Fee info
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Ballistics Expert Witness FAQs
A ballistics expert witness is a professional who specializes in the science of projectiles and firearms. They can provide insight on bullet trajectories, firearm safety, and gunshot residue.
Ballistics experts are often needed in criminal cases involving shootings. They can also be useful in civil cases related to firearm accidents or product liability claims.
Subspecialties within ballistics include forensic ballistics, internal/external/terminal ballistics, and gunshot residue analysis.
Through analyzing bullet trajectories, shell casing locations, and gunshot residues, a ballistics expert can reconstruct the sequence of events during a shooting.
Yes, by examining bullet fragments and cartridge casings, a ballistics expert can often identify the specific type and make of firearm used.
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