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Mohinder Singh1, Romika Chopra2, Ajay Sharma3
1Former GEQD, Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Forensic Science Services, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500013, India.
Forensic Science International. Synergy
|April 3, 2025
Summary
Forensic handwriting analysis can be challenging after neurological events like strokes. This study shows significant writing changes post-stroke, impacting writer identification and highlighting the need for medical history in forensic document examination.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Science
- Neurology
- Document Examination
Background:
- Handwriting is a complex neuromuscular skill dependent on motor memory and brain function.
- Neurological impairments, such as those following stroke or neurosurgery, can significantly alter handwriting.
- Forensic document examination relies on the assumption of stable handwriting characteristics.
