10 Questions
What is the role of documentary evidence in court proceedings?
To help the court or jury decide what the documents prove
Which of the following is considered demonstrative evidence?
Physical objects used to demonstrate facts
What is character evidence primarily used for in court?
To demonstrate moral standing based on reputation
In court cases, why is habit evidence admissible as an exception to the rule against propensity evidence?
It provides insight into a person's regular conduct or routine
Which of the following falls under the umbrella of demonstrative evidence?
Maps and drawings
What type of evidence includes objects used in trials to demonstrate or explain facts?
Demonstrative evidence
In Ireland, what does the term 'document' include under the law?
Anything with writing on it only
'Character witness' is a term related to which type of evidence in court proceedings?
'Character evidence'
'Forensic animation' created using various types of testimonies is an example of which kind of evidence?
'Demonstrative evidence'
'Propensity evidence' is typically not admissible in court cases, but which type of evidence can be admitted as an exception to this rule?
'Habit evidence'
Study Notes
Types of Evidence
- Real Evidence is of three kinds: exhibition or production of the subject inside or outside the courtroom, subject outside the courtroom, and a person.
- Experimental Evidence is a form of evidence extracted after an experiment is performed in the court, with limitations.
Dying Declaration
- A statement made by a dying or seriously ill person about the crime in dispute.
- Transcribed in writing by the physician and other bedside witnesses.
General Provisions
- Evidence is the means of ascertaining the truth respecting a matter of fact in a judicial proceeding.
- The rules of evidence are the same in all courts and trials, except as otherwise provided by law or rules.
Direct Evidence
- Direct evidence directly links a defendant to the crime for which they’re on trial without any need for inference.
- Documentary evidence is a type of direct evidence that contains a record of some kind.
Other Types of Evidence
- Demonstrative evidence includes objects, pictures, models, or other devices used to demonstrate or explain facts in a trial.
- Character evidence is used to demonstrate the moral standing of a person based on their reputation in their community.
- Habit evidence is admissible as an exception to the rule that propensity evidence is not admissible in court cases.
Learn about different types of evidence presented in courtrooms, including real evidence and experimental evidence. Explore how evidence can be exhibited or produced in court, or consist of subjects or persons outside the courtroom.
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