Legal / Case Law

Helpful Legal and Recommended Reference Documents

Letter of Agreement This is a standard letter of engagement that we use when being retained by a client. We require that a signed copy of this document or one similar to it be on file in our office before we begin work on your case.

Rule 26 This is a small listing of public trials in which Steve Cain has recently testified. It also includes contact information for former clients.

Handling Procedures This is a link to policies and procedures used when handling and managing physical evidence at Forensic Tape Analysis, Inc.

Sample Affidavit This is a sample discovery motion for obtaining original evidence.
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Recommended Reference Examples

Evidential Documents - Excerpt from Book by James Conway - Identification of Handwriting.

Journal of Forensic Document Examination - Volume 10 Fall 1997 (excerpt) Recognizing texts in document examination; touch-ups, and forgeries.

Question Document Examination - (Chapter Excerpt) The term "Questioned Documents" covers a variety of different evidentiary questions, which extends well beyond the traditional field of the identification of questioned handwriting.

Scientific Examination of Questioned Documents Book by Ordway Hilton - Excerpt

Suspect Documents - Their Scientific Examination By Wilson Harrison (Book Excerpt) - Forged Signatures

The following are available at www.astm.org

ASTM - E2195-02 - Standard Terminology Relating to Examination of Questioned Documents

ASTM - E1492-92 - Standard Practice for Receiving, Documenting, Storing, and Retrieving Evidence in a Forensic Science Laboratory

ASTM - E1789-96- Standard Guide for Writing Ink Identification

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