Jimmy L. Trahin

Profile:
Bullet trajectory analysis and reconstruction of shooting incidents including Officer-Involved-Shootings, accidental discharge, hunting accidents and homicides; specializing in detailed computer diagrams for court exhibits; gunshot wound ballistics; machine gun conversions and suppressors; microscopic comparisons of bullets/casings; shotgun patterns and distance determinations; product liability; test firing and ammo exam. Distinguished life member of AFTE (Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners); Diplomate Board Certified Forensic Examiner, American Board of Forensic Examiners. Testimony in excess of 525 times in Juvenile, Municipal, Superior and Federal Courts as a qualified firearms expert, including the U.S. Congress and California State Legislature. Retired Detective, Senior Training Officer, Firearms/Explosives Unit, Los Angeles Police Department.

Education/Licenses:
AS, Engineering; BS & Teaching Credential, Police Science

Primary Area of Expertise: Firearms