GraphoWrite, Dawn Roberts, Forensic Document Examiner and Handwriting Expert

Crime Solving

Ø Profile the writer of anonymous or threatening letters.

Ø Identify which prospective jurors would be best suited for a particular case.

Ø Profile expert witnesses to gain better understanding of their thinking patterns.

Ø Improve interrogation techniques by profiling suspects.

Ø Discern falsehoods in written statements.

Ø Evaluate suicide notes to better understand the emotional state of the writer at the time of writing.

Ø Profile those who are not locatable, uncooperative or even deceased.

*We are not attorneys. We do not dispense legal advice in any fashion. We only offer our expertise as it relates to cases that we have personally been involved in regarding handwriting, forgeries or expert witness. If you need legal advice, you should consult a licensed attorney.

Legalities

In the United States, handwriting is considered to be public domain and therefore does not fall under the realm of Constitutional protection. Handwriting cannot determine age, race, sex, handedness or religious preferences. Thus, it is non-discriminatory.

In United States v. Mara. 410 U.S. 19, 41 LW4185 (1973), the Supreme Court stated: "Handwriting, like speech, is repeatedly shown to the public and there is no more expectation of privacy in the physical characteristics of a person's script than there is in the tone of his voice."

However, if a person utilizes handwriting in an attempt to manipulate others against their will; to seek revenge or attempt to humiliate or harm someone in any way; to deliberately and intentional falsify their signature or other legal documents; or attempts to defame or damage the character of another person, this could result in a legally liable situation.