Forensic documentation
SATYASHREE UNHELKAR
(Querist) 17 August 2011
This query is : Resolved
hello, what is the importance of forensic documents such as handwriting samples etc to solve a case?
nutan supekar
(Expert) 17 August 2011
The forensic examination of documents means to investigate scientifically or investigation of crime scientifically.
In this field, scientific equipments are used and much more scientific method of examination is applied.
this is a very skillful examination which requires expertise.
another importance of forensic examination of documents is that the expert's work may reduce the no. of cases entering the overloaded court system by assisting the decision makers before the case reaches the court.
secondly, the forensic examination is based on the scientific investigation not the circumstantial evidences or sometimes unreliable testimony of witnesses.
This examination is helpful in determining the innocence or guilt of the accused.