questioned documents

Question 1

document

Answer 1

anything that contains written communication

Question 2

questioned document (1)

Answer 2

any doc that an issue has been raised with or that is the subject of an investigation

Question 3

questioned document (2)

Answer 3

any object that has handwritten or typewritten markings that are sus

Question 4

examples of questioned docs

Answer 4

letters, checks, lottery tickets, greeting cards, car titles

Question 5

examinations performed (qd)

Answer 5

handwriting, printing, stamping, inks, imprints, charred docs, quality assurance for lotto

Question 6

the five “s”s

Answer 6

style
size
slant
speed
skill

Question 7

handwriting pressure

Answer 7

variations, tapering

Question 8

handwriting rhythm

Answer 8

flow, movement

Question 9

handwriting variation

Answer 9

no one writes exactly the same way twice

Question 10

3 principles in handwriting comps

Answer 10

no one writes the same way twice
no one writes exactly like another person
each person has a set skill level they can’t overcome

Question 11

conclusions that CANNOT be reached

Answer 11

age, sex, race, education, intent, personality, physical ability/disability, social status

Question 12

requested samples (characteristics)

Answer 12

best evidence, dictated, contain all questioned entries, adequate number, simulate doc format, similar type writing instrument

Question 13

nonrequested samples (characteristics)

Answer 13

iffy chain of custody, may not contain what’s needed

Question 14

nonrequested samples (examples)

Answer 14

letters, cards, diaries, calendars

Question 15

unnatural handwriting

Answer 15

not identifiable to a particular writer:
disguised, tracings, simulations, electronic signatures

Question 16

alterations

Answer 16

doc changed from original form in some manner:
insertion, interlineation, obliteration, erasure, deletion

Question 17

alterations can include:

Answer 17

inks, paper indentations, overwriting, abrasion marks, toner marks, printing defects, type fonts, staple holes, printing process

Question 18

instrumentation (alterations)

Answer 18

vsc-6000, fluorescent spot light, UV, IR, oblique light, transmitted light

Question 19

indented writings (when and where)

Answer 19

when: questioned docs, anon letters, embezz, sus additions
where: tablets, anon letters, receipt books, multiple page forms

Question 20

instrumentation (indented)

Answer 20

edsa - nondestructive, dev indented writ into visible format, toner based

Question 21

other exams (ques docs)

Answer 21

charred docs, manufacturing practices, counterfeit docs, graffiti, typewriting