The little things in a report can have major consequences for the

Regarding a criminal investigation, the little things in a report can have major consequences for a case's disposition. In this case, disposition means the final decision that will be given to it. A case can be dismissed, left open, closed, or pending. How evidence is presented in a case, the grammar used to describe actions taken, and even the active or passive voice of the author can render evidence useless or significantly substantial in guilt or exoneration.

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