Courtroom procedure can either heighten tension or drain it from a scene. Moderated by Carol L. Wright, Bill Hopkins, Debra H. Goldstein, Diane Sismour, Bruce Murphy, Marianne H. Donley, and Paula Gail Benson discuss how courtrooms actually operate and what writers need to get right. This session focuses on accurate procedure, pacing, and conflict, showing how legal realism can strengthen drama rather than slow it down.
Inside Ballistics and Firearms Evidence
Ballistics often hold the key to solving crimes. A Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agent and forensic scientist explains how firearms identification really works, from matching bullets to specific weapons to interpreting ballistic evidence. This session...
