Ballistics Expert Witnesses in Texas

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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. Richard Neal ErnestView profile

ID: 640510

Mr. Richard Ernest

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Texas

Mr. Richard N. Ernest has 48 years of experience in Forensic Analysis. He earned his BS from the University of Georgia. Today, this expert is certified in Firearms by the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners. Formerly, this expert served as a Firearms Section Supervisor at Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office, as a Firearms Section Supervisor of Crime Laboratory at the Georgia...

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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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  • Court Fee

    $350

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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.

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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