FIVS 123 Lecture 11: Chapter 11 Review

• School: Texas A&M University
• Department: Forensic & Inv Science
• Course: FIVS 123
• Professor: Kevin M.Heinz

Document Summary

Any written or printed communication between individuals whose source or authenticity is in doubt. Subject to the best evidence rule; original document must be examined and admitted to court. Compare unknown handwriting, typewriting, and other documentary evidence with known standards in an attempt to establish the origin or authenticity of the known materials. Attempt to restore obliterated or damaged writing and analyze paper and inks. Not a graphologist (graphologist"s claim to be discern personality characteristics by someone"s handwriting. Are not permitted to become certified by the american society of questioned document. Handwriting is not static; changes over time in response to age, writing purpose, health, and drug use. The presence of sufficient unique characteristics in the questioned writing. Admissibility in court is not usually an issue. Must be arranged so that conditions are as similar to those of the questioned specimen as possible. Type and color of the writing instrument.