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Expert Witness Services – Age Verification & Fake ID Detection

Ronald E. Tobb, MBA | Age Verification Technologist | Founder of Minor Decliner

Trusted Expert Witness for Plaintiffs and Defendants

Ron Tobb is a nationally recognized expert in age verification, fake ID detection, and age-gating solutions for point-of-sale systems. As the founder and Chief Technologist of Minor Decliner, Ron brings deep technical expertise and real-world experience to legal teams needing credible, clear, and court-tested testimony in age-restricted sales and ID authentication matters.

Whether you’re representing a plaintiff or defendant, Ron provides comprehensive forensic consulting and expert testimony on:

  1. Point-of-sale (POS) age-gating technology
  2. Effectiveness of ID scanning technologies
  3. Fake ID detection capabilities
  4. AI-based age estimation and facial recognition (YOTI)
  5. Compliance protocols in age-restricted sales

Why Attorneys Choose Ron Tobb

Proven Expert Witness Experience

Ron has consulted and been deposed in ongoing litigation involving underage purchases with fake IDs, analyzing POS systems, staff training, and ID scanner usage.

Decades of Technical & Industry Leadership

Ron founded Minor Decliner in 2016 after witnessing widespread sales to minors due to human error. His company is now a leader in age verification technologies used nationwide.

Partnerships with Industry Leaders

Ron works with national groups like the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), JUUL, and AATAC, and has developed integrations with Intellicheck, TruAge, and YOTI.

Real-World Perspective

Ron’s insights are grounded in building real products used daily across thousands of retail, cannabis, gaming, and alcohol sales locations.

Recognized Innovator

Ron holds a published patent in age verification systems and has been a finalist and winner for multiple best new product awards in the retail and ID scanning sectors.

Expert Witness Services Include:

  • Independent case review
  • Point-of-sale system evaluation
  • ID scanner technology assessment
  • Fake ID detection analysis
  • Deposition and trial testimony
  • Consulting on liability and industry standards

Areas of Expertise

  • Age Verification Systems
  • Fake ID Detection Technology
  • Point-of-Sale Age Gating
  • Facial Age Estimation (YOTI)
  • Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) Scanning
  • Access Control for Age-Restricted Spaces

Education & Credentials

  • MBA, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD
  • BS in Industrial Engineering, General Motors Institute (GMI/Kettering), Flint, MI
  • Patent Pending -  U.S. Patent Application 17/523,881 on Age Verification
  • Registered Trademark – Minor Decliner™

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Ron is available for expert witness work across the U.S. for both plaintiff and defense teams.

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