Scientific examination of questioned documents /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hilton, Ordway
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 1993, c1982.
Edition:revised ed.
Series:Elsevier series in forensic and police science
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Table of Contents:
  • Pt. I. introduction and basic definitions
  • 1. Preliminary considerations
  • 2. Definitions of terms
  • Pt. II. What examination of a document may reveal
  • 3. Instruments and materials used to prepare documents
  • 4. Alterations in documents
  • 5. Damaged documents
  • 6. Accidental markings and impressions on a document
  • 7. Additional clues for the investigator
  • Pt. III. Discovery of facts by comparison with known material
  • 8. Identification of handwriting
  • 9. Identification of signatures and detection of forgery
  • 10. Identification of handlettering and numerals
  • 11. Typewriting identification
  • 12. Other mechanical impressions, including check writers and printing identifications
  • 13. Age of a document
  • Pt. IV. The Attorney-investigator's role in a questioned document problem
  • 15. Typewriting standards
  • 16. Care, handling, and preservation of documenmts
  • 17. Reproduction of documents
  • Pt. V. The document problem goes to court
  • 18. Preparation for trial
  • 19. In the court room.