Ballistics Expert Witnesses in Tennessee

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Ballistics expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal justice, forensic science, firearms safety, and mechanical engineering. Some of the most common specialties among ballistics expert witnesses include gunshot residue analysis, bullet trajectory reconstruction, firearm functionality testing, and ammunition examination. They have provided opinions on the effects of firearm malfunctions, bullet trajectories in crime scenes, gunshot wound characteristics, the use of firearms in self-defense scenarios, and the identification of specific firearms used in crimes.

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Mr. Steven Todd Baker, CPP, PCI, PSPView profile

ID: 6984081

Mr. Steven Baker, CPP, PCI, PSP

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Tennessee

Mr. Steven Baker has 33 years of experience in Security. He earned his AAS in Business from Lansing Community College, his BS in Criminal Justice and Loss Control Management from Lake Superior State University, and his MS in Security Administration from the University of Detroit Mercy. Today, this expert is a Professional Certified Investigator, a Physical Security Professional, and a Certified...

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The Average Ballistics Expert Witness
Charges $325 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $300

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  • Deposition Fee

    $325

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $350

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

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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