EXPLORING THE POWER OF LANGUAGE IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION: A STUDY OF FORENSIC LINGUISTICS TECHNIQUES

Abstract

Forensic linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that applies linguistic concepts and methods to legal contexts, such as criminal investigations, court proceedings, and document analysis. This research paper explores the various techniques and methodologies used in forensic linguistics to analyze written and spoken evidence in criminal cases. The paper begins by providing an overview of the history and development of forensic linguistics, followed by a discussion of the different types of linguistic evidence that can be used in criminal investigations. The paper then examines the application of forensic linguistics in the analysis of written documents, such as handwriting, authorship, and document authenticity. The final section of the paper focuses on the use of forensic linguistics in the analysis of spoken evidence, such as voice identification, deceptive language, and statement analysis. The paper concludes by highlighting the importance of forensic linguistics in the criminal justice system and the potential for future research in this field.