Evidence Quiz

What is direct evidence?

• Evidence that is based on personal opinion rather than facts.

• Evidence that is unrelated to the fact being proven.

• Evidence that directly proves a fact without the need for any inference or presumption.

• Evidence that indirectly proves a fact through inference or presumption.

Name one type of direct evidence.

• circumstantial evidence

• physical evidence

• hearsay evidence

• eyewitness testimony

What is circumstantial evidence?

• Evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact

• Evidence that is obtained illegally and cannot be used in court.

• Evidence that is based on direct observation and does not require any inference.

• Evidence that is based on personal opinions and beliefs.

Give an example of circumstantial evidence.

• Video footage of the crime being committed

• A confession from the suspect

• A fingerprint found at the scene of a crime is an example of circumstantial evidence.

• A witness testimony

What is the role of eyewitness testimony in a trial?

• Eyewitness testimony is often disregarded in a trial.

• Eyewitness testimony provides firsthand information about a crime or event and is used as evidence in a trial.

• Eyewitness testimony is only used as a last resort in a trial.

• Eyewitness testimony is not considered reliable in a trial.

Why is direct evidence considered stronger than circumstantial evidence?

• Direct evidence is considered stronger than circumstantial evidence because it provides clear and undeniable proof of a fact or event.

• Direct evidence is easier for a jury to understand than circumstantial evidence.

• Direct evidence is based on concrete facts, while circumstantial evidence relies on inference.

• Direct evidence is more reliable than circumstantial evidence.

What are the limitations of direct evidence?

• Limited applicability, potential for misinterpretation, lack of objectivity

• Inconsistency, lack of corroboration, susceptibility to bias

• Limitations of direct evidence include availability, reliability, subjectivity, interpretation, completeness, bias, and external influences.

• Limited scope, lack of context, potential for manipulation

How can eyewitness testimony be influenced or biased?

• Eyewitness testimony can be influenced or biased due to memory distortion, leading questions, post-event information, and personal biases.

• Eyewitness testimony can be influenced or biased due to suggestion from others, emotional arousal, and cross-race bias.

What are some challenges in relying solely on circumstantial evidence?

• Bias, lack of direct proof, multiple explanations

• Limited credibility, difficulty in establishing causation, potential for misinterpretation

What is the role of circumstantial evidence in a court case?

• Circumstantial evidence is used to provide context and support for direct evidence.

• Circumstantial evidence is not used in court cases.

• Circumstantial evidence is used to prove the guilt of the accused without any need for direct evidence.

• Circumstantial evidence is used to confuse the jury.