A Lay Person Can Take the Witness Stand and Identify

question 6

Multiple Choice

A lay person can take the witness stand and identify the handwriting on a document:

• A)only if the witness saw the person write the entire document.
• B)only if the witness has been familiar with the person's handwriting for at least 10 years.
• C)only if the witness is familiar with the handwriting of the person in question.
• D)only forensic handwriting examiners are allowed to identify handwriting.

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