The Seven Types of Evidence Flashcards

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What type of evidence comes from one source?

  • Trace Evidence
  • Individual Evidence (correct)
  • Physical Evidence
  • Class Evidence

What is Class Evidence?

Objects that can be classified into groups.

What is Trace Evidence?

Evidence found in small minute amounts.

What is Physical Evidence?

<p>Any object or material relevant in a crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Testimonial Evidence?

<p>Testimony given under oath by a competent witness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Indirect Evidence mean?

<p>Evidence that does not prove a fact directly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Circumstantial Evidence.

<p>Evidence based on suggestion rather than personal knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two classes of evidence?

<p>Physical and Testimonial (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Prima Facie Evidence?

<p>The Latin term for testimonial evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Direct Evidence?

<p>The English term for testimonial evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Transient Evidence?

<p>Evidence that is temporary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DNA represent in the context of evidence?

<p>An example of individual evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Types of Evidence Overview

  • Individual Evidence: Unique evidence originating from a single source, such as DNA, blood, or bite marks, providing strong links to specific individuals.
  • Class Evidence: Evidence categorized into groups based on shared characteristics, like different brands of jeans (Levi, Wrangler, True Religion, Lee).
  • Trace Evidence: Tiny amounts of evidence found at a crime scene, including dust, hair fragments, small blood droplets, or glass pieces.

Physical and Testimonial Evidence

  • Physical Evidence: Tangible objects or materials connected to a crime, for example, tools like hammers, nails, and electronic devices.
  • Testimonial Evidence: Information provided under oath by an eyewitness or a competent witness, enhancing the legal validity of testimonies.

Categories of Evidence

  • Indirect Evidence: Evidence that does not directly prove a fact but can imply other conclusions, such as possession of drugs or DUI.
  • Circumstantial Evidence: Evidence that suggests a fact through inference rather than direct observation, often needing further corroboration.
  • Class of Evidence: Broad division of evidence into two primary categories: Physical and Testimonial.
  • Prima Facie Evidence: A legal term indicating sufficient evidence to establish a fact unless disproven; synonymous with testimonial evidence.
  • Direct Evidence: Known as testimonial evidence in English, it provides clear proof through direct observation or participation.

Nature of Temporary Evidence

  • Transient Evidence: Evidence that is short-lived or temporary, requiring prompt collection to avoid loss, like certain physical traces.

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