Forensic Articles

Independent Forensic Expertise Matters When the Facts Matter Most

Whether preparing for a criminal trial, reviewing a civil dispute, evaluating an officer-involved shooting, or investigating a suspicious death, attorneys and investigators are often faced with complex forensic evidence that requires careful interpretation. 

Police reports, photographs, laboratory findings, medical records, witness statements, and physical evidence all contribute valuable information—but understanding how those pieces fit together often requires specialized forensic expertise. READ MORE

When a shooting occurs, investigators are immediately confronted with one of the most challenging questions in forensic science:

What actually happened?

The answer is rarely as simple as it first appears.

Witnesses often provide conflicting accounts. Stress, fear, limited visibility, and the rapid pace of violent encounters can affect perception and memory. One individual may report hearing three shots, while another recalls five. A participant may claim self-defense, while another witness describes an entirely different sequence of events. In many cases, the statements collected immediately following a shooting differ significantly from later interviews. READ MORE

In a violent crime investigation, every piece of physical evidence tells part of the story. Among the most valuable forms of evidence is blood. When properly documented and scientifically analyzed, bloodstain patterns can help investigators determine how an event unfolded, evaluate witness statements, and reconstruct the sequence of actions that occurred before, during, and after a crime.

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA) is one of the most specialized disciplines within forensic science. It requires extensive training, practical experience, and the ability to objectively interpret complex evidence.  READ MORE

Every Crime Scene Tells a Story—If You Know How to Read It

When investigators arrive at a crime scene, the events that occurred have already taken place. The individuals involved have left, witnesses may have conflicting recollections, and the only remaining account of what happened is the physical evidence itself.

Every bloodstain, firearm, fingerprint, footwear impression, bullet defect, broken object, and trace of biological material represents a piece of a larger story. Individually, those pieces may seem insignificant.  Collectively, they can provide valuable insight into the sequence of events that occurred before, during, and after a crime.  READ MORE