Evidence

Statements, information, and things that are used to prove or disprove an alleged fact.

    Admissible Evidence
        Evidence that is relevant and is of such a kind that the court will receive it.
    Character Evidence
        Evidence that shows the kind of person that someone is.
    Circumstantial Evidence
        Evidence which creates an inference that a particular fact exists.
    Corroborating Evidence
        Evidence that strengthens and confirms other evidence.
    Demonstrative Evidence
        Physical evidence that can be seen and inspected.
    Derivative Evidence
        Evidence discovered by using illegally obtained evidence. This evidence may be found to be inadmissible.
    Direct Evidence
        Evidence based on personal knowledge or observation that, if true, proves a fact.
    Expert Evidence
        Opinion evidence given by a person whom the court finds to be qualified to act as an expert.
    Forensic Evidence
        Evidence collected and studied through the use of sciences and other specialized knowledge, such as, biology, chemistry, medicine, physics, computer science, psychiatry and psychology. Forensic experts examine various things, including: a person's mental condition, documents, substances, chemicals, tissue traces, or impressions left at a crime scene.
    Hearsay Evidence
        Evidence based on what someone else has told the witness. "Second-hand" evidence. Hearsay evidence is often not admissible in court.
    Viva Voce Evidence
        Evidence that is given orally, as opposed to written evidence.