Articles by Bart Baggett.
Articles by Bart Baggett.
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…
How Accurate Is Forensic Handwritten Analysis? This is a great question. First, let’s consider that handwriting analysis is allowed in court, and a judge will allow a trained expert to testify based on expert witness analysis. Clearly, there must be…
Can Two People Have Identical Handwriting? Can two people have identical handwriting? It’s a great question, and it’s the basis of forensic handwriting analysis being considered a science that can distinguish one human being from another. That is why I…
Is Handwriting Analysis a Real Science or Just an Opinion? Handwriting analysis—and forensic document examination more broadly—is often dismissed as subjective guesswork. But is that fair? The answer lies in understanding what expert opinion actually means in a court of…
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,…
Why I Love Jury Trials I love jury trials. And if you are an attorney, you should, too. I just testified in front of a jury at the downtown courthouse. It was actually a blast. I love jury trials. I…