Scientific Examination of Questioned Documents, Revised Edition

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CRC Press, Sep 17, 1992 - Law - 448 pages
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.
 

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Contents

Preliminary Considerations 3346
3
Definitions of Terms
14
WHAT EXAMINATION OF A DOCUMENT
31
Instruments and Materials Used
37
Alterations in Documents 9565
95
Damaged Documents
125
Accidental Markings and Impressions
135
Additional Clues for the Investigator
143
Typewriting Identification
224
Other Mechanical Impressions Including Check
260
Age of a Document
273
THE ATTORNEYINVESTIGATORS ROLE IN
297
Typewriting Standards
331
Care Handling and Preservation of Documents
349
Reproduction of Documents
361
PART V
389

PART III
151
Identification of Signatures and Detection of Forgery
172
Identification of Handlettering and Numerals
210
In the Court Room
403
Copyright

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TitleScientific Examination of Questioned Documents, Revised Edition
Forensic and Police Science Series
AuthorOrdway Hilton
Editionreprint, revised
PublisherCRC Press, 1992
ISBN0849395100, 9780849395109
Length448 pages
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Law / Forensic Science
Social Science / Criminology
  
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