Types of Writing in the Criminal Justice Field
Police ReportsPolice reports are written documents that are prepared after a crime or accident is reported to a law enforcement officer. Typically, they name the victim of the crime, witnesses who might have information regarding the crime, the type of offense commitment, and other pertinent data. These reports are public documents in many regions, but limitations might be placed on the kind of information released, especially if they offender is a juvenile offender.
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Case BriefsA case brief is a condensed and concise summary of a court opinion. Case briefs are also used to present the case to others.Case briefs provide a shortened version of a court opinion by giving the key elements, the particular legal issue which the case concerns, the current legal rule of law or precedent that is applicable to the case, and the court's findings or conclusion.
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Pre-Sentence Investigation ReportsPre-sentence investigation reports (PSI) are typically composed by probation and parole officers in order to assist judges in determining a proper sentence for a criminal. These reports can include a variety of different information, but they typically always include things such as the individual's prior criminal record, level of education, employment history, and a review of the specific facts from the crime that they committed.
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The Media versus Law Enforcement
When it comes to criminal justice issues and events, the media often has a different agenda and method of writing than law enforcement officials do. The rhetorical analysis provided below gives an example of this difference.
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