Articles by Bart Baggett.
Articles by Bart Baggett.
Can a Forensic Handwriting Expert Testify in a Criminal Trial? Yes. A qualified forensic handwriting expert can testify in criminal court as an expert witness, offering an opinion on whether a document or signature is authentic. Absolutely. In fact, I…
Are Handwriting Experts Used in Courts? Of course they are. In fact, all kinds of experts are used in courts. It’s called an expert witness. An expert witness is different than a lay witness, who does not have a background…
Can a Document Examiner Prove a Last Will and Testament Is a Fake? Yes, absolutely. My name is Bart Baggett. I’m a forensic document examiner. I’ve trained dozens of people around the world to help them become forensic document examiners…
How Do You Know If a Handwriting Expert is Actually Court-Qualified? If you’re hiring an expert witness of any type, this is one of the most important questions you can ask. Only 1 in 10 of our cases actually goes…
My Landlord Forged the Lease. What Are My Options? If you’re a tenant facing eviction based on a lease you never signed, you’re dealing with one of the most frustrating situations in civil law, and unfortunately, one where the options…
Are Lawyers Allowed to Lie in Court? People think they can get away with it. And in civil court, you can lie. You’re not supposed to lie. In civil court, witnesses have to take an oath—but the lawyers do not.…
Can a Signature Change Over Time and Still Be Analyzed Accurately? This is a common question. What if someone’s signature changes over time? What if it looks different than it did years ago? Can a forensic handwriting expert still tell…
How Long Does It Take to Analyze Handwriting for a Forgery Case? This is one of the most common questions I get, and it’s a fair one. When you’re dealing with a forgery issue—especially involving a will, trust, or lawsuit—time…
When it comes to forgery, the words written aren't as important as they way they are written. The falsification of documents like wills, checks and contracts can be caught when the science behind forensic handwriting investigation is put on the case. Dianne Peterson, owner of HandwritingExpertTennessee explains why the accuracy and reliability of this forensic science has led to explosive growth in this segment of the criminal justice system.
If you need have a questioned document that needs an expert opinion… You’ve found America’s #1 Handwriting Expert – Bart Baggett. As seen on CNN’s Larry King Live, Court TV, and Fox News Channel. Court Qualified. Credible. Ethical. …