Kelly standard: Such factors include \u201c(1) the extent to which the underlying scientific theory and technique are accepted as valid by the relevant scientific community, if such a community can be ascertained; (2) the qualifications of the experts testifying; (3) the existence of literature supporting or rejecting the underlying scientific theory and technique; (4) the potential rate of error of the technique; (5) the availability of other experts to test and evaluate the technique; (6) the clarity with which the underlying scientific theory and technique can be explained to the court; and (7) the experience and skill of the person(s) who applied the technique on the occasion in question.\u201d<\/p>\n
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“While Crumley was unable to determine whether any of the submitted bullets were fired from either of the firearms to the exclusion of all others, he was able to determine what bullets were not fired from certain guns. In comparing the types of bullets, guns, and gunshot wounds, Crumley was able to exclude specific bullet entries based on their lands and grooves. Placing his testimony with the rest of the evidence, a rational jury could determine the gun the appellant used during the shootings.”<\/p>\n
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