Forensic Handwriting Identification: Fundamental Concepts and Principles

Forensic Handwriting Identification: Fundamental Concepts and Principles teaches the law enforcement and legal communities the major principles involved in handwriting and hand-printing analysis as applied to many types of investigations, including fraud, homicide, suicide, drug trafficking/clandestine labs, sexual offenses, threats and extortion, blackmail, arson, bombings, and theft. Lawyers and investigators will learn how to interpret an examiner's report, the significance of various handwriting opinions and the influencing factors which must be considered.- Reviews basic concepts that affect a person's writing, demonstrates how to obtain handwriting specimens and evidence, and provides the appropriate ASTM and SWIGDOC standards and procedures- Ideally suited for forensic science and legal professionals, investigators working with document examiners, and law enforcement students and professionals- Includes model specimen handwriting forms Read more