NCJ Number
118048
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 34 Issue: 2 Dated: (March 1989) Pages: 371-376
Date Published
1989
Length
6 pages
Annotation
Handwriting exemplars of Hispanic writers, who were born in a Latin American country and who now reside in the southeastern United States, were examined to discern class characteristics.
Abstract
Embellishments, pen-lifts, and variety of letter forms and writing movements were common features found in the handwriting of Hispanics. Although Hispanic writing reflected a "foreign" influence, determination as to the writer's country of origin was not possible. (Author abstract)