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.


C

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