The Expert Witness Lecture

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The Expert Witness

A Presentation for Firearms and Toolmark Examiners

Presented By

Paul Pendley
ATF
Assistant Chief Counsel
Chicago, Illinois

April 19^th, 2006

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This one day lecture will be hosted by the New Jersey State Police Ballistics Unit at their Hamilton, New Jersey Technology Center. This lecture is a tuition free course with a maximum of 60 students and enrollment will be closed when that number is reached.

Please contact Detective Sergeant William F. Wheatley by e-mail at Lpp4755@gw.njsp.org or by phone at 609-584-5051 extension 5821.

In addition, after reviewing the course description, please forward any questions you may have for the speaker that you would like addressed during the lecture.

Thank You

DSG. William F. Wheatley #4755
Firearms Examiner
NJSP Ballistics Unit
(609) 584-5051 Extn 5821
Fax 609-587-9257
Lpp4755@gw.njsp.org

Lecture Schedule

Morning Session

8:00 A.M.

General Principles of Evidence

Admissibility of Evidence

The Expert Witness

The Foundation for Expert Testimony

A Closer Examination of Foundation

A Closer Examination of Foundation, Part 2: The Daubert Elements

What you can do to prepare for a foundational challenge

Daubert and F&TMEs: United States v. Darryl Green.

Lunch

12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Afternoon Session

1:00 P.M.

Courtroom Testimony, Part 1

Courtroom testimony, Part 2: Expert Witness Tape and Guided Discussion.

End Program

5:00 P.M.

Location

NJSP Technology Complex
Horizon Center
1200 Negron Drive
Hamilton, NJ 08691

609-584-5051 Ext. 5821

Attire

Business Casual

Registration

Registration is available immediately. Please click the link below and complete the registration form pop-up.

Registration Form

Hotel Accommodations

The Ramada Inn
Bordentown, NJ 08505
Tel. 609-298-3200
Rate: $75.00/night single occupancy $85/night double occupancy (+ 14% Tax / Will accept government tax exception form)

For other hotels searches enter Bordentown, NJ 08505 for location.

Contact Information

Please contact Detective Sergeant William Wheatley (609-584-5051 ext: 5821 / Lpp4755@gw.njsp.org) if you have any questions or need additional information.

Directions

Directions to New Jersey State Police Technology Complex in Hamilton

From NJ Turnpike South: Exit 7A for I-195 West. Exit 5A for Rt. 130 South. Follow approximately ¼ mile to the first traffic light and make a right onto Horizon Center Blvd. Go to stop sign and make a left onto Horizon Blvd. Go to the first street, Negron Dr., and turn right. Go to the 3^rd parking lot entrance and turn right. Go to the first section entrance on the right and park in that area. Enter set of doors on right side.

From NJ Turnpike North: Same as above.

From Ramada Inn: From parking lot exit right onto Rt. 206 North. Travel north and follow onto Rt. 130 North towards New Brunswick. Turn right onto Horizon Center Blvd./Hamilton Marketplace jug handle (approx. 6.2 mi. from motel). Follow sign for Horizon Center Blvd. Cross over Rt. 130 and enter onto Horizon Center Blvd. Follow directions above.

From Interstate 295 North: Exit 60 onto I-195 East. Exit 5A (Rt. 130 South towards Bordentown). Follow directions above.

NJ Turnpike to Ramada Inn: Exit 7 onto Rt. 206 N. Ramada Inn is at bottom of exit ramp.

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