Download or read book Forensic Document Examination for Legal Professionals written by Michael Wakshull and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic document examination, performed correctly, is a reliable discipline that can demonstrate the innocence of your client or the guilt of your opponent. Used strategically, it can help you settle out of court. When court is necessary, your document examiner may be able to change their opinions. To achieve this, your document examiner must be proficient in the latest techniques and adept at reporting results. Knowing the techniques and strategies behind this discipline is crucial to selecting a proficient examiner. This book is an in-depth guide to help attorneys and legal professionals avoid common pitfalls in using forensic document examination. It dispels misunderstandings about the work performed by an examiner and their conclusions. You will learn the types of cases document examiners investigate, how you can partner with an examiner to develop your case and what deliverables to expect.
Download or read book Attorney s Guide to Document Examination written by Katherine Koppenhaver and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-12-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attorneys must develop many skills in order to benefit fully from their collaborations with forensic document examiners in cases involving questioned documents. This comprehensive guide for attorneys provides a thorough grounding in how to prepare for court and deposition testimony. It also explains how to select appropriate comparison documents for forensic document examiners, the basic principles of handwriting identification (the knowledge of which enables lawyers to challenge incorrect statements), and what document examiners can and cannot determine based on the evidence. When the authenticity of a document is in question in the courtroom, forensic document examiners are brought in to determine such things as whether a signature has been forged, whether the document has been altered, and whether it is all things it purports to be. The examination of suspect documents generally involves comparison with examples of known genuine writing. Attorneys need to know how to select appropriate comparison documents for forensic document examiners. This is but one of the many skills that attorneys must develop in order to benefit fully from their collaborations with forensic document examiners, and it is explained here in detail. So, too, are the basic principles of handwriting identification, the knowledge of which enables lawyers to challenge incorrect statements. This comprehensive and thorough guide for attorneys also explains what document examiners can and cannot determine based on the evidence, and it provides a thorough grounding in how to prepare for court and deposition testimony. Among the many unique features of this attorney's guide is an extensive list of questions for lawyers to ask their own, and their opponent's, expert witnesses before going to trial. The deposition of a forensic document examiner includes questions relating to the examiner's experience, working methodology, background and education, knowledge base, certifications, achievements, and many other items relating to the examiner's abilities. Next, an extensive set of questions helps lawyers ask for the right information pertaining to the examiner's specific methods of preparation for the case at hand. After the deposition is taken, the expert must be qualified in court; this book includes 60 qualifying questions. After qualification, it is time to move on to questions about document examination and the case being litigated. Finally, new questions pertaining specifically to the cross-examination of document examiners are presented, once again relating to credentials and a given case. This valuable resource concludes with a chapter describing the relevance of various court citations involving handwriting. Appendices are devoted to suggested reading; a resource list of experts related to the field, including photographers, librarians, and appraisers; organizations; and a glossary of technical terms.
Download or read book Questioned Documents written by Jay Levinson and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2000-09-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questioned documents are any documents that may be used as evidence in a trial, ranging from handwritten notes to counterfeit currency to contracts. This concise new handbook is designed specifically to aid lawyers involved in cases that involve questioned documents (QD) evidence. It explains the basics of document examination and helps litigators improve the way they present document evidence and question witnesses. It also provides references to professional literature and other legal sources, making it easy to find further information when needed. Questioned Documents: A Lawyer's Handbook provides analyses applied to many types of investigations and types of documents. It outlines the techniques for determining authenticity, age, ink and paper sources, handwriting identification, equipment used, forgeries, alterations, erasures, and more. In addition to helping the attorneys who mush present the QD evidence and ask the questions, this handbook is also an important resource for the expert witnesses who will be asked those questions at trial. Key Features * Explains the basics of document examination and shows how they apply to a variety of cases * Helps litigators improve the way they present document evidence and interrogate witnesses * Saves hours in pre-trial interviews by providing lawyers with the a thorough knowledge of the topic * Presents case examples from the US, UK, The Netherlands, Germany, Nepal, Israel, Jordan, Russia, Romania and more * Includes actual questions that can be asked of expert witnesses * Provides an extensive list of references and research suggestions * Helps document examiners learn about the application of their expertise in the courtroom, and what to expect when questioned by attorneys
Download or read book Line by Line written by Michael Wakshull and published by . This book was released on 2013-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic document examination, performed correctly, is a reliable discipline that can demonstrate the innocence of your client or the guilt of your opponent. Used strategically, it can help you settle out of court. When court is necessary, your document examiner can present a case so clearly that the outcome is beyond doubt. To achieve this, your document examiner must be proficient in the latest techniques and adept at reporting results. Knowing the techniques and strategies behind this discipline is crucial to selecting a proficient examiner. This book is an in-depth guide to help attorneys and legal professionals avoid common pitfalls in using forensic document examination. It dispels misunderstandings about the work performed by an examiner and their conclusions. You will learn the types of cases document examiners investigate, how you can partner with an examiner to develop your case and what deliverables to expect.
Download or read book Forensic Examination of Documents Expert Report and Testimony written by Radostin Belensky and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Forensic Examination of Documents: Expert Report and Testimony" is the second book of the series "Forensic Notes". This series was created in order to provide the pragmatic information on basic and necessary steps in forensic document examinations.The books in the series are designed for a wide range of users: forensic document examiners, trial attorneys, legal professionals, police officers, investigators, law students.#What expert witnesses should expect from lawyers and lawyers from expert witnesses in their court testimony. This is the subject of this book. Main place in the book is given to the expert report, since it is the grounds on which expert testimony in court should be set up. Issues concerning its structure, content, requirements in the formulation and justification of the expert conclusions are discussed.Furthermore are examined three groups of questions:- The typical errors in the examination of documents and flaws of the expert report;- The organization of the expert's interrogation (direct and cross) and objections at the hearing;- The sets of 365 typical questions that forensic document examiners may be asked at their court testimony.A large part of the book is presented primarily as a "bullet list" rather than in full text format. But, each point is essential and every word important for effective expert witness testimony.The book gives enough breadth of knowledge to apply to the continuously changing landscape of forensic document examination.The book is designed for the daily work of practitioners - forensic document examiners and trial attorneys. It gives checklists on what to do on all essential tasks about testimony of the forensic document examiner.Many of the issues discussed in the book are from expert casework and attorneys practice of the author or from his academic experience. The book is given plenty of examples and 7 figures to illustrate the thesis of the author.
Download or read book Digital Forensics for Legal Professionals written by Larry Daniel and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-09-02 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Section 1: What is Digital Forensics? Chapter 1. Digital Evidence is Everywhere Chapter 2. Overview of Digital Forensics Chapter 3. Digital Forensics -- The Sub-Disciplines Chapter 4. The Foundations of Digital Forensics -- Best Practices Chapter 5. Overview of Digital Forensics Tools Chapter 6. Digital Forensics at Work in the Legal System Section 2: Experts Chapter 7. Why Do I Need an Expert? Chapter 8. The Difference between Computer Experts and Digital Forensic Experts Chapter 9. Selecting a Digital Forensics Expert Chapter 10. What to Expect from an Expert Chapter 11. Approaches by Different Types of Examiners Chapter 12. Spotting a Problem Expert Chapter 13. Qualifying an Expert in Court Sections 3: Motions and Discovery Chapter 14. Overview of Digital Evidence Discovery Chapter 15. Discovery of Digital Evidence in Criminal Cases Chapter 16. Discovery of Digital Evidence in Civil Cases Chapter 17. Discovery of Computers and Storage Media Chapter 18. Discovery of Video Evidence Ch ...
Download or read book Scientific Examination of Documents written by David Ellen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-05-03 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and expanded to reflect the most recent innovations in the field, The Scientific Examination of Documents, Fourth Edition is a handy, accessible volume detailing current best-practices for forensic document examination. Since the first edition published in 1989, there have been drastic changes in the field of forensic document examination—both from the use of the analytic techniques available to the professional examiner—and the changes to technology in office and printing equipment and inks. The purpose of analyzing any material used in the production of a questioned document, such as an ink or a piece of paper, is to compare it with another material elsewhere in the questioned document itself—or on another document—to determine whether or not they share a common origin. There may also be a need to provide information for the investigator about the possible origins of the document. This latest edition reflects the myriad changes and advances that have occurred in the last 10 to 15 years. Topics covered include: current thinking on handwriting interpretation; accidental and deliberate modification of handwriting; the proper collection of samples; a discussion of shredded documents; professional accreditation standards, qualifications, and training; and modern digital imaging and analysis of documents and handwriting utilizing software and imaging, including reconstruction of an image from erasures, obliteration and other document altering methods. A new section addresses cognitive bias and Chapter 8 is completely updated to cover the advances in print and photocopied documents, based on current technology, and analytical developments in the comparison of such documents. Key features: Discusses issues regarding handwritten, photocopied, and printed documents—including inkjet versus digital printing Presents the advances and capabilities modern office fax, photocopy, and printing technologies—and implications for document examination Details and reinforces the importance of ensuring proper scientific methods during an examination Addresses current Raman spectroscopy, UV-VIS, mass spectroscopy, and SEM analysis techniques Highlights the importance, and implications, of biological and fingerprint evidence from documents that can be collected, examined, and utilized in a case The Scientific Examination of Documents, Fourth Edition serves as an invaluable resource to established professionals, those just entering the field, and legal and investigative professionals outside the discipline who have a professional interest dealing with questioned documents in the course of their work.
Download or read book Forensic Document Examination in the 21st Century written by Miriam Angel and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-12-16 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic Document Examination in the 21st Century covers the latest technology and techniques providing a complete resource on contemporary issues and methods in forensic document examination. Forensic document examiners provide their findings as expert testimony in court. Due to rapid changes in technology, including digital documents, printing and photocopying capabilities, and more, there is a great need for this up-to-date reference. The examination of documents can include comparison of handwriting or hand-printing; detection of alterations or photocopier and computer manipulation; restoration or decipherment of erased and obliterated writing; visualization of latent impressions; the identification of printing processes; and differentiation of inks. Computer-generated documents are prevalent, and electronically-captured signatures are becoming more widespread, meaning the knowledge of advances in technology and adoption of new validated techniques and methods of document examination are crucial to the reliability of forensic opinions. Forensic Document Examination in the 21st Century includes the latest research on the subject and with contributions from leading experts on their various areas of expertise. The book will be a welcome addition to the literature and support the foundational basis for methods and procedures for use it expert testimony in court, serving as a resource for forensic document examiners, trainees, and those in the criminal and legal communities who use the services of expert document examiners and witnesses
Download or read book Forensic Examination of Signatures written by Linton A. Mohammed and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-06-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic Examination of Signatures explains the neuroscience and kinematics of signature production, giving specific details of research carried out on the topic. It provides practical details for forensic examiners to consider when examining signatures, especially now that we are in an era of increasing digital signatures. Written by a foremost forensic document examiner, this reference provides FDEs, the legal community, the judiciary, and the academic community with a comprehensive record of the state-of-the-art of signature examination and plans for addressing future research into improving the reliability of FDEs. Devoted solely to signature examination Includes examination methods and the latest approaches to report conclusions and testimony Written by an internationally recognized forensic document examiner
Download or read book Foundations of Forensic Document Analysis written by Michael J. Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic document examination is a long established specialty and its practitioners have regularly been shown to have acquired skills that enable them to assist the judicial process. This book, aimed primarily at students studying forensic science and document examination in particular, introduces all of the essential ideas that are to be found in the work of the forensic document examiner in a concise and straightforward way. Each examination type is described not only in terms of its procedural basis but also the science and reasoning that underpins it. The reader will be able to relate the different kinds of interpretation skills used by the document examiner to those used in other forensic disciplines. This book will be an invaluable text for all students taking courses in Forensic Science or related subjects. The book will also be a useful reference for researchers new to this field or practitioners looking for an accessible overview. The author will be adding new references that are relevant as they are published and some more worked examples from time to time. Please visit qdbook.blogspot.co.uk for more details.
Download or read book Forensic Document Examination written by Katherine M. Koppenhaver and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-06 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the reader to the basic principles of handwriting and the factors that affect their development. The book discusses the basic concept of the characteristics of writing that are compared when making an identification or elimination of a writer. In addition, readers will be able to recognize the signs of forgery and disguise and to distinguish between simulation and disguise.
Download or read book Forensic Handwriting Identification written by Ron N. Morris and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Law and Evidence A Primer for Criminal Justice Criminology Law and Legal Studies written by and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Forensic Examination of Signatures written by Radostin Belensky and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-23 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book "Forensic Examination of Signatures" suggests some of the questions that one might ask of an examiner and provides a piece of knowledge for both experienced document examiners and lawyers. The book would be of help to the proper education of novices.This book presents, in a general manner, how to approach examination of signatures and then, in particular, how to investigate different types of signatures. Systematically are presented the general organization and methodology of the signature examination.Furthermore, the signature examination is discussed in detail in three essential areas: 1) Identificational examinations: variants of the signatures of the same person; signatures, modified because of administrative and legal reasons; similar signatures; receipt signatures; identification of initials and illiterates' marks; examination of digitally captured signatures.2) Non-identificational examinations: signatures influenced by alcohol and drugs; assisted or guided signatures; illness signatures; examination of signatures with remoteness in time;old age signatures; signatures affixed with a non-habitual hand; signatures on behalf of nonexistent persons; memorabilia, artwork, and historical documents signatures.3) Manipulations of signatures: imitation, self-forgery; genuine signatures which have been obtained by trickery; copied signatures; mechanical signaturesLastly, it was paid attention to pertinent questions on the presenting of the expert examination in the courtroom: expert report, direct examination, cross-examination, depositions, and exhibits.
Download or read book Determining the Age of Documents written by Emmanuel Olomu and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crime, being on the increase in the world, a huge percentage of this is white collar crime involving documents used in securities fraud, embezzlement, Ponzi Scheme, corporate fraud, money laundering, etc. Forensic Document Examination is a relatively new field of study in the continent of Africa there are few materials written by indigenous authors on this subject, this can hinder production of Forensic Document Examiners who will tackle the problem of crime committed through documents on the continent. This book is a continuation of the previous book I wrote on questioned document examination. Although the motivation is to write a book for the training of students of Forensic Document Examination yet it is going to be a great asset for law enforcement professionals, defense and prosecuting attorneys, judges, educators, corrections officials and the practitioners in the field.
Download or read book Scientific Examination of Questioned Documents Revised Edition written by Ordway Hilton and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1992-09-17 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disputed document inquiries encompass extensive and varied technical examinations, unique phases of investigation, and specialized legal presentations. This book serves as a guide to all aspects of a questioned document covering the broad spectrum of the work as it is practiced today. From the work of the field investigator and the examination of a document to the presentation of evidence in court, Scientific Examination of Questioned Documents provides a comprehensive approach that is ideal as a training manual for document examiners, investigators, and attorneys.
Download or read book Scientific Examination of Documents written by David Ellen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and expanded to reflect the most recent innovations in the field, The Scientific Examination of Documents, Fourth Edition is a handy, accessible volume detailing current best-practices for forensic document examination. Since the first edition published in 1989, there have been drastic changes in the field of forensic document examination--both from the use of the analytic techniques available to the professional examiner--and the changes to technology in office and printing equipment and inks. The purpose of analyzing any material used in the production of a questioned document, such as an ink or a piece of paper, is to compare it with another material elsewhere in the questioned document itself--or on another document--to determine whether or not they share a common origin. There may also be a need to provide information for the investigator about the possible origins of the document. This latest edition reflects the myriad changes and advances that have occurred in the last 10 to 15 years. Topics covered include: current thinking on handwriting interpretation; accidental and deliberate modification of handwriting; the proper collection of samples; a discussion of shredded documents; professional accreditation standards, qualifications, and training; and modern digital imaging and analysis of documents and handwriting utilizing software and imaging, including reconstruction of an image from erasures, obliteration and other document altering methods. A new section addresses cognitive bias and Chapter 8 is completely updated to cover the advances in print and photocopied documents, based on current technology, and analytical developments in the comparison of such documents. Key features: Discusses issues regarding handwritten, photocopied, and printed documents--including inkjet versus digital printing Presents the advances and capabilities modern office fax, photocopy, and printing technologies--and implications for document examination Details and reinforces the importance of ensuring proper scientific methods during an examination Addresses current Raman spectroscopy, UV-VIS, mass spectroscopy, and SEM analysis techniques Highlights the importance, and implications, of biological and fingerprint evidence from documents that can be collected, examined, and utilized in a case The Scientific Examination of Documents, Fourth Edition serves as an invaluable resource to established professionals, those just entering the field, and legal and investigative professionals outside the discipline who have a professional interest dealing with questioned documents in the course of their work.
