Questioned document work involves years of experience, precision and exactness. It is necessary to look for similar and dissimilar features in the anonymous document or signature and handwriting of the suspect, when compared with the known handwriting or signature. My report will be based on the number of similar and different characteristics, concluding with a professional opinion based on the evidence uncovered.
Handwriting examination cannot be termed an exact science as handwriting changes; it lacks total uniformity and can alter over time. Handwriting, or 'brainwriting', is a highly complex act involving a person's individuality or character and is largely dependent on habitual movements and formation of a writer's individual letter formations, regardless of how that person is initially taught to write. Certain aspects can be measured. Some features are easily changeable and some can be altered with more difficulty. For example, to change the angle of the slant is easier than changing the zonal proportions (height of letters such as 'b', 'd' and 'l' etc. and length of letters such as 'g' and 'y', middle zone letters such as 'a', 'e', 'm' and 's' etc.) or completely imitating the letter spacing, pressure pattern and irregularity of another person's writing. Emotional responses, general health and/or nervous problems plus major or minor drug use are also a consideration. Ideally original documentation should be provided if possible.
Types of Document Examination Work Undertaken:-
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