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Forensic Evidence - Toward A Legacy Of Truth-Telling And Fair Trial For International Criminal Tribunals, Beth S. Lyons
Forensic Evidence - Toward A Legacy Of Truth-Telling And Fair Trial For International Criminal Tribunals, Beth S. Lyons
Beth S. Lyons
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Some Forensic Aspects Of Ballistic Imaging, Daniel L. Cork, Vijayan N. Nair, John E. Rolph
Some Forensic Aspects Of Ballistic Imaging, Daniel L. Cork, Vijayan N. Nair, John E. Rolph
Fordham Urban Law Journal
Analysis of ballistics evidence (spent cartridge casings and bullets) has been a staple of forensic criminal investigation for almost a century. Computer-assisted databases of images of ballistics evidence have been used since the mid-1980s to help search for potential matches between pieces of evidence. In this article, we draw on the 2008 National Research Council Report Ballistic Imaging to assess the state of ballistic imaging technology. In particular, we discuss the feasibility of creating a national reference ballistic imaging database (RBID) from test-fires of all newly manufactured or imported firearms. A national RBID might aid in using crime scene ballistic …
Daubert Challenges To Firearms (“Ballistics”) Identifications, Paul C. Giannelli
Daubert Challenges To Firearms (“Ballistics”) Identifications, Paul C. Giannelli
Faculty Publications
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Risk Criteria For Approving Or Rejecting Field Tests Of High-Performance Weapons, Shaul Feller, Michael Maharik
Risk Criteria For Approving Or Rejecting Field Tests Of High-Performance Weapons, Shaul Feller, Michael Maharik
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
Because details are classified and participation by affected populations is limited, military test ranges impose difficult challenges on those responsible for their safety. Here, the authors catalog some of those challenges and suggest ways to address them.