What are handwriting analysis, examination, identification, and profiling used for?
RR: Handwriting is a fascinating tool. It can be used for many, many different purposes, from proving that someone tampered with a will to proving that an individual was capable, at a particular time, of committing a robbery or murder. Lawyers often use handwriting analysis, examination, identification and profiling formally or informally in jury selection, in order to get a better understanding of the tendencies of the prospective jury pool. It is invaluable for proving fraud and forgery. I am frequently retained to prove and testify if a person is telling the truth when they’ve said they did or did not sign a piece of paper. In the Brooke Shields stalker case, a man had been stalking her and writing letters to her. There was no question about his identify, but there was a question as to his potential to be a danger to the actress. I was retained by Miss Shields’ representative to evaluate the stalker’s potential. And in fact, his handwriting showed a considerable potential for violen
