2.14 Photos of Defendant, "Mugshots" is a type of photographic identification that is taken of a person who has been arrested. The photo is usually taken from the front view, with the person's face clearly visible. It is commonly referred to as a "mugshot," due to the fact that the person's face is often seen in profile with their mug partially visible. The mugshot is typically used by law enforcement to help identify suspects and to document the person's booking into jail. Different types of mugshots include front-view, profile-view, three-quarter view, and full-frontal view.