Forensic Documents Analysis Flashcards
What is document analysis
The analysis of documents that are written,printed, typed and analysing handwriting
Line quality
Do the letters flow or are they shakey
Spacing
Are letters spaced or crowded
Size consistency
Ratio of height to width consistency
Continuous
Is the writing continuous or is the one or pencil lifted
Connecting letters
Are the capital and lower case letters connected and continuous
Letters complete
Are letters completely formed or are they missing
Cursive /printed letters
Are the letters printed cursive or both
Pen pressure
Is the pressure equal when applied upward and downward strokes
Slant
Writing slants to the right or left, straight up and down
Line habits
Is the text on the live above or below
Crossed ts and dots I’s
Are the ts crossed and are the is dotted
Forgery
Making altering or falsifying a persons signature or document
Counterfeit money
When false documents or other items are copied for deception
Money safety measure
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