Articles by Bart Baggett.
Articles by Bart Baggett.
Can a Handwriting Expert Tell if a Document Was Signed Under Duress? This is a question that comes up more than you might expect, and the answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. There I was, sitting…
Will a Forensic Handwriting Expert’s Report Hold Up in Court? Will a forensic handwriting expert’s report hold up in court? If you’re going to spend $5,000 or $10,000 on a forensic expert report on anything—blood, bone, age, or hair analysis—you…
Can a Handwriting Expert Compare Two Signatures and Determine Which One Is Real? Well, yes and no. That is basically what a forensic handwriting expert does: they examine a signature and determine whether it is authentic or fake. However, the…
How Fast Can a Handwriting Expert Help Win a Court Case? It’s a question we hear often: How quickly can a handwriting expert step in and help with a court case? Well, that’s a question that assumes that speed is…
How Long Does a Handwriting Investigation Take? One of the most common questions we get when a new client calls is “How long does it take to complete a handwriting examination? “And the answer is always… it depends. It…
Do Judges and Courts Actually Listen to Forensic Handwriting Experts? Well, of course they do. And here’s the reason a judge would have an independent expert witness testify to something rather than do it themselves: they don’t want their cases…
What’s the Job of a Certified Handwriting Expert? Interesting question. That word, “handwriting expert,” has two meanings, so you have to be specific. Are you looking for a job as a certified forensic document examiner? That’s a person (like me)…
Can Handwriting Be Used as Legal Evidence in Court? Absolutely! In fact, the entire industry called forensic document examination is about using handwriting, as well as handwritten items and documents, as legal evidence in a court of law, criminal courts,…
Is the Handwriting Expert the Same as a Document Examiner? It’s a question that comes up often, and the distinction matters if you’re trying to hire the right person for your case. The two are actually interrelated, but one is…
Is Handwriting Analysis Still Used by the FBI? Absolutely. The FBI employs handwriting experts at Quantico, who are exceptionally well-trained and well-equipped. But you don’t hear much about the details of handwriting analysis in famous criminal cases, even when it…