ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 January 1981
Page Count: 5

An Overview of Firearms Identification Evidence for Attorneys. III: Qualifying and Using the Firearms Examiner as a Witness
Joling, RJ
Attorneys, Wis.

Stern, WW
Attorneys, Wis.

(Received 25 February 1980; accepted 1 August 1980)

Abstract

This article attempts to broaden the perspective of attorneys, but it should be of value to all forensic scientists. Although the subject matter is directed to attorneys, it nevertheless is applicable to the professional understanding of members of all professional disciplines. It covers methods of utilizing and qualifying witnesses, and the cited court decisions and rules of evidence should enable the reader to find a base from which to begin additional research.

Keywords:
jurisprudence, ballistics, witnesses

Paper ID: JFS11343J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11343J
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