Isbn: 9780471965633 - handbook of firearms and ballistics: examining and interpreting forensic evidence (6 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. This work explains to lawyers presenting evidence in court and others, all aspects of the examination of firearms. Each aspect of firearms and ammunition has strong evidential value, but the technical aspects of the evidence can be confusing to the non-expert. The book offers a detailed examination of scientific techniques and key issues. Questions such as the distance away from a target that a weapon was fired, whether the marks on a particular bullet can be said to categorically prove that it was fired from a particular weapon or whether an erased serial number can be restored are covered in accessible terms. The technical specifications and characteristics of common weapons are also discussed, together with a plain explanation of specialist terminology and advice on the cross examination of expert witnesses.…

Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. This work explains to lawyers presenting evidence in court and others, all aspects of the examination of firearms. Each aspect of firearms and ammunition has strong evidential value, but the technical aspects of the evidence can be confusing to the non-expert. The book offers a detailed examination of scientific techniques and key issues. Questions such as the distance away from a target that a weapon was fired, whether the marks on a particular bullet can be said to categorically prove that it was fired from a particular weapon or whether an erased serial number can be restored are covered in accessible terms. The technical specifications and characteristics of common weapons are also discussed, together with a plain explanation of specialist terminology and advice on the cross examination of expert witnesses.…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Hardback with dust jacket. Dust jacket is in good condition. Cover edges and corners in good shape. Former owner's stamp on edges. Spine is tight. Pages are clean, no markings, notes or stains. Ships from Friends bookstore to benefit Beaverton (Oregon) library.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: fine. First edition. First printing. Fine, fresh copy in equally fine dust jacket. Hardcover. 260 pp. with glossary, index. Illustrated with photos and charts. One of the most sought after books in its field, an indepth examination of forensic work with firearms and ballistics. In cases involving the use, or suspected use, of a firearm, every aspect of that firearm and/or ammunition, has strong evidentia value--but what to look for, what evidence found actually means and how compeling that evidence is can involve very technical elements. In this work the author questions such as: from distance was the weapon fired? is there any trace evidence that proves the accused handled the weapon? do the marks on a particular bullet prove it was fired from a specific weapon? what information on the origin of a bullet be gleaned from the headstamp markings? is it posible for an erased serial number to be restored? and more.…

hardcover. Condición: As New.