Direct Evidence (1)Evidence is either direct or circumstantial. Direct evidence proves a point. The testimony of an eyewitness is direct evidence. Consider the following statement: ‘I stole Susan’s purse. This would appear to be a criminal confession. This statement is direct evidence. In a civil action, a statement admitting liability by a defendant is direct evidence. For example: I am so sorry that I hit your car. I knocked over my coffee and looked down just for a minute. Is everyone okay? Circumstantial Evidence (2)Circumstantial evidence is more common. This form of evidence is indirect. Circumstantial evidence provides the trier of fact with information from which inferences.
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