The Probative Results of Forensic Handwriting Examiners’ Examination

Abstract

The author examines current issues of formulating conclusions of forensic handwriting examination in probable form and subsequent evaluation of such conclusions. The empirical material for the preparation of the article was the experience of practical activity of the author and materials of judicial practice, examples of which are discussed in the text. The main factors influencing the degree of categorical conclusions and ways to eliminate them by conducting additional research are considered. The article also contains a critical analysis of the practice of conducting forensic and pre-trial research in conditions that affect the degree of categorical conclusions of the expert. Practical recommendations are given on how to draw up a conclusion and how to formulate explanations to supplement the expert’s conclusions.