Ch 2

Question 1

What is direct evidence?

Answer 1

Proves a fact without inference. by itself it found to be true establishes that fact. -eyewitness

Question 2

what is Circumstantial evidence?

Answer 2

if found to be true, proves a fact from which an inference of the existence of another fact may be drawn.

Question 3

What is an inference?

Answer 3

a deduction of fact that may logically and reasonably be drawn from another fact or group of facts established by evidence.

Question 4

What carries a greater weight of evidence, Direct or circumstantial?

Answer 4

neither is entitled to any greater weight than the other.

Question 5

What are the 3 classifications of evidence?

Answer 5

Testimonial, Documentary and Physical

Question 6

Testimonial evidence is ____

Answer 6

evidence presented orally or in deposition form by a witness or suspect.

Question 7

What is Documentary evidence?

Answer 7

any form of evidence which is handwritten, printed, photocopied, movies, photograph and tape recording.

Question 8

What is physical evidence?

Answer 8

all tangible objects, subjects, prints and impressions.

Question 9

What are the five basic criteria for the evaluation of physical evidence?

Answer 9

1. Relevancy - related to the case
2. Identifiable - able to identify
3. Legally obtained - seems obvious
4. Continuity - Chain of possession
5. Integrity - not contaminated