Scientific Examination of Questioned Documents presents the qualifications necessary for a well-trained examiner and details the most up-to-date methodologies used in the field.

Features:

• Presents new analytical techniques used in the field
• Provides examination of digital documents and copiers
• Details the latest information from ASTM
• Includes QDE (Questioned Document Examination) in light of recent court decisions

Contents

Introduction

• Organization and Content of Book
• What Is Forensic Document Examination
• A Forensic Document Examiner's Training

The Document Case

• Care and Handling of Documents
• Work Notes

Science, Handwriting Examination, and the Courts

• The Daubert Era
• Conclusions and Guidelines for Handwriting Comparison

Handwriting Examination and Comparison

• Identification of Handwriting
• Identification of Signatures
• Identification of Hand Printing and Numerals
• Disguise in Hand Printing and Numerals
• Preparation and Collection of Signatures and Handwriting Standards

Mechanical and Electronic Impression Examinations and Comparisons Pens and Pencils

• Typography
• The Examination of Computer-Generated Documents Appendix
• Photocopiers
• Facsimile Machines
• Manipulated Photocopies, Faxes, and Computer-Printed Documents
• Rubber Stamps
• Check Writers
• Staples

Conventional Printing and Paper Examinations

• Printing Processes
• Paper Examinations
• Carbonless Paper

Indented Writing Impressions

• Accidental Markings and Indented Writing on a Document

Altered Documents

• Alterations in Documents

The Age of a Document

• Multifaceted Approach
• The Role of Indentation Analysis, Offsetting, and Transfer
• Dating by Materials: Identification, Comparison, and Examination of Changes

Digital Photography and Enhancement

• Cameras, Scanners, and Image Enhancement

ASTM Guidelines for Forensic Document Examination

• Conclusions and Guidelines

Preparing for Court Testimony

• Consideration in Preparing for Court
• Demonstrative Charts
• Pretrial Conference
• Preparation for a Daubert Hearing
• Unqualified and Pseudoexpert Witnesses
• The Document Examiner's Testimony in Court

Index

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