Recently, we received a message from a client who came to us for assistance with gunshot residue evidence related to a case she was working on:
"I had the absolute privilege and pleasure to work with Tarah Helsel of the RJ Lee Group for a homicide case in which I was working. I needed expert help in understanding the State's forensic gunshot residue report and being able to critically view it in light of the rest of the evidence in the case.
When I first reached out to RJ Lee, I got an almost immediate response. Tarah Helsel was my contact, and she was the epitome of a professional in my dealings with the company. Tarah was responsive, knowledgeable and willing to help. Those qualities go a long way when you are in the process of lodging a defense for a person who is facing such serious charges.
At every turn, she helped me understand the evidence and put it into context. I am not a scientist, nor do I have any scientific background. Tarah was so patient with me considering I didn't know much of anything about reading scientific reports like this. When I needed more explanation, she took the time to break everything down for me in terms that I could understand. In addition, she was available to be an expert witness in our case.
She was so accommodating in meeting our travel demands. We only had the budget to fly her in for one day and she did it! Needless to say, her help was instrumental in getting the outcome that we did.
I highly recommend the RJ Lee Group and in particular, Tarah Helsel for your expert and testing needs in the area of gunshot residue. I look forward to the day when I can call on them again to assist in one of my cases."
Michelle Hamilton
Defense Attorney
North Carolina
Thanks Michelle! We are always happy to hear from satisfied customers and proud of the trust that attorneys and law enforcement agencies place in our Criminal Forensics Team. We look forward to working with great clients like Michelle again.