Forensic Handwriting Identification: Fundamental Concepts and Principles

by Ron N. Morris

Handwriting and hand-printing analysis is applied to many types of fraud, homicide, suicide, drug trafficking and clandestine labs, sexual offences, threats and extortion, brlackmail, arson, bombings, and theft.

This text covers the major principles involved in handwriting and hand-printing analysis. Lawyers and investigators will learn about interpreting an examiner's report; the significance of various handwriting opinions; and the influencing factors which must be considered. Naturally, students of document examination can gain much from such a practical, yet rigorously scientific, treatment of the subject.

* Shows investigators how to obtain handwriting specimens and evidence
* Provides model specimen handwriting forms
* Covers best practices for properly identifying, collecting, understanding,and examining evidence

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 2000

Reviews

[Ahmad Salim]

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[Massimo Redaelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book on FQDE that concentrates on the handwriting identification problem and is actually a *manual*, with detailed examples.
Also, it is the first one that clearly shows a trace of European Graphology - if anything else in quoting Roman and Saudek.
Modern, detailed, well-laid-out.