{"product_id":"forensic-ballistics-in-court-paperback","title":"Forensic Ballistics in Court - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian J. Heard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes bibliographical references and index.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForensic Ballistics in Court: Interpretation and Presentation of Firearms Evidence \u003c\/i\u003eis an accessible introduction to firearms and ballistics evidence and how this is analysed and presented as evidence in a court of law.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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 philosophy behind striation matches and the associated statistics, how positive matches should be peer reviewed and the importance accreditation has on this subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGunshot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible and reader-friendly introduction to firearms and ballistics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClarifies the limitations of firearms evidence.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive use of global case-studies throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocus on the interpretation and assessment of the weight of firearms\/ballistics evidence presented at court.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the importance of witness and accused statements and their interpretation in relation to the investigation under review.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes coverage of gunshot residue collection, examination and interpretation and the potential for contamination of GSR samples.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes numerous real life case studies that the author has dealt with over the past 45 years.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes an applied approach to the subject.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrian J. Heard\u003c\/strong\u003e, Formerly of the Ballistics and Firearms Identification Bureau for the Royal Hong Kong Police.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.6 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 13, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755034149152,"sku":"9781119962687","price":125.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7b11a5b909813f6a6593b66216a55167.webp?v=1780048932","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/forensic-ballistics-in-court-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}