Mr. Blackstone is a board-certified polygraph examiner and expert witness regarding the proper use of polygraph in civil, clinical and criminal testing settings regarding allegations of rape, child molestation, child abuse, and child homicide (shaken baby syndrome.) Other dilemmas and issues include sex offender management, civil commitment, child custody, family violence, workplace violence, and employee misconduct (sexual harassment, theft, or fraud.)
Mr. Blackstone is recognized as an expert in the field of sexual offense investigation, proper forensic interviewing techniques and pre and post conviction testing of alleged offenders.
With over twenty-seven years of experience, over twenty thousand examinations and over one hundred court appearances as an expert witness, Mr. Blackstone's expertise is well respected and is available in all geographical areas.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: B.A. Sociology and Psychology;Certification in Polygraph and Applied Psychology;Certification in Forensic Psychophysiology;Certified Forensic Polygraph Examiner; Certified Forensic Consultant; Licensed NC,SC,and GA
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Polygraph Association; American College of Forensic Examiners Institute; American Board of Forensic Examiners-Diplomate;American Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology; Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers; Georgia Polygraph Association; Florida Polygraph Association,
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Training and presentations regarding polygraph, false accusations of child molestation, civil commitment and sex offender management provided for professional associations, legal firms, and government agencies.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Approximately 80 times.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Forensic Psychophysiology (Polygraph), Sex Offender Management, Forensic Interviewing, Child Custody, Civil Commitment
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 10 times
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2007
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: min of 100 times.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 60+
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 27
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Testing, consulting, expert witness testimony, critique of investigation (forensic interviewing)
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Varies per case
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Varies per case
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $350
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $350
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Varies per case
References
Lee SextonSexton and Key
320 Corporate Center Court
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770) 474-5646
lsexton@sextonkey.com
Bruce Harvey
146 Nassau Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-659-4628
Michael A. Prieto, Anthony Perrotta
Perrotta, Cahn & Prieto
800 Johnson Ferry Rd. Suite B
Atlanta, GA 30342
(770) 382-8900
map@perrottalaw.com
Lenny Franco
Franco Law Firm
1800 Peachtree Street, N.W., Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 875-1300
Christine A. Koehler
Koehler & Riddick
261 West Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(770) 513-0113
cak@koehlerandriddick.com
