Every specialty and expertise develop their own vernacular – a kind of code that is mutually understood by the experts and can easily be misunderstood by everyone else. Attorney clients often complain that forensic document examiners use language that is unfamiliar, especially when rendering opinions. I write my reports to conform to the guidelines published… Read more »
If you suspect that there has been some hanky-panky on a document, you should go with your intuition and look into the reasons why. Don’t think that a signature is genuine just because it has a notary seal. In my work, I see many fabricated notary acts. These documents make their way to my lab… Read more »
Over the years, we have become reliant on email and our cellphones for our communication needs, but never more than how much we rely on them today. These days, the internet and cellphone networks have allowed most of us to work far more efficiently. Without these advancements, we would spend more time and investment reaching… Read more »
There is a first time for everything, including hiring experts. Attorneys are no different from the general public regarding their knowledge of who to hire and what to expect. Here are a few key elements to consider on your first venture into the handwriting genre: Understanding a Handwriting Expert According to the forensic community, a… Read more »
If you’re trying to determine if the handwriting or printing on your document is authentic or a result of disguise, then you should contact a professional document examiner. An expert examiner will help identify or eliminate your questioned documents. Before contacting your examiner, it will help if you define precisely how they can help you!… Read more »
I just read on gizmodo.com that researchers at the University College London have developed new software that can “perfectly” replicate anyone’s handwriting. I suppose to a layperson, that sounds “perfectly” feasible. After all, computers can do a lot of things that we never would have dreamed of. But, I question how can a computer algorithm… Read more »
The National Academy of Science has advised forensic experts to deliver measurable and reproducible results when submit evidence and opinions in court. As a result, I’ve noticed that forensic science has a new FFB (favorite forensic buzzword) – BIOMETRICS. So, what the heck is biometrics, anyway? In the world of forensics it simply means, measurable characteristics… Read more »