If Lay Witnesses Authenticate a Handwritten Document, the Opposing Side

question 38

True/False

If lay witnesses authenticate a handwritten document, the opposing side will NOT be allowed to call a forensic document examiner to establish that the document is a forgery.

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Definitions:

Emotional Flatness

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Antipsychotic Drugs

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A psychotic disorder marked by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized and incoherent speech, inappropriate behavior, and cognitive impairments.

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