6.1.5 Check Your Understanding – Identify the Type of Evidence
1. Which type of evidence was indisputably in the possession of the accused?
- indirect evidence
- direct evidence
- corroborating evidence
- best evidence
Explanation: Direct evidence is evidence that was indisputably in the possession of the accused.
2. Which type of evidence supports an assertation that is developed from best evidence?
- direct evidence
- indirect evidence
- corroborating evidence
- best evidence
Explanation: Corroborating evidence supports an assertation that is developed from best evidence.
3. Which type of evidence is circumstantial evidence that, in combination with other facts, establishes a hypothesis?
- direct evidence
- indirect evidence
- corroborating evidence
- best evidence
Explanation: Indirect evidence is circumstantial evidence that, in combination with other facts, establishes a hypothesis.
4. Which type of evidence is in its original state?
- direct evidence
- indirect evidence
- corroborating evidence
- best evidence
Explanation: Best evidence is evidence that is in its original state.