Legal communication

application of linguistics to forensics

the right to refuse to answer questions from law enforcement officers or court officials

writing designed to ensure the reader understands as quickly, easily, and completely as possible

In criminal law, self-incrimination is the act of making a statement that exposes oneself to an accusation of criminal liability or prosecution. Self-incrimination can occur either directly or indirectly: directly, by means of interrogation where information of a self-incriminatory nature is disclosed; or indirectly, when information of a self-incriminatory nature is disclosed voluntarily without pressure from another person.

translated text within the field of law

production of translations that are acceptable by a legal jurisdiction

specialized language used in legal practice

archaic linguistic form used in English courts after 1066

specialized English used in courts of law and legal writing

person who transcribes trial proceedings