This video clip portrays the application of an electrostatic detection device to detect latent or invisible impressions on paper.
Revealing Paper Impressions on CSI
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How can forensic document examiners help attorneys?
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Forensic document examiners (FDEs) help lawyers by examining and offering written opinions on a
variety of disputed document problems including: wills, deeds, medical records, income tax records,
time sheets, contracts, loan agreements, election petitions, checks, and anonymous letters. Lawyers
benefit from an FDEs specialized knowledge of literature in the questioned document field. This
knowledge will assist lawyers in preparing meaningful direct examination questions for their own
experts and cross-examination questions for opposing experts.
What do the terms “forensic science” and “forensic document examination” mean?
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Forensic science is the application of various sciences to the law. The application of allied sciences
and analytical techniques to questions concerning documents is termed forensic document
examination. The examination of questioned documents consists of the analysis and comparison of
questioned handwriting, hand printing, typewriting, commercial printing, photocopies, papers, inks,
and other documentary evidence with known material in order to establish the authenticity of the
contested material as well as the detection of alterations.
