Discover published sets by community

A characteristic of evidence that makes the fact that is being proved more or less probable.

The standard of proof required in criminal trials; the evidence must be so conclusive that there are no reasonable doubts regarding the defendant's guilt.

The obligation to present evidence to support one's claim.

Evidence that directly proves a fact without needing any inference or presumption.

The standard of proof in civil trials; requires that a party's claim be more likely true than not.

The documented and unbroken transfer of evidence.

Refers to the significance of evidence in proving a legal dispute.

Evidence that is allowed to be presented in court.

Evidence that requires inference to connect it to the conclusion of fact.

The ability of evidence to prove something that is material to a crime.

An out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted.

A legal principle that requires the original document or the best available evidence to be presented in court.

Act of exposing oneself to an accusation or charge of crime.

A non-expert who testifies in a trial, only about facts, and not about opinions that require expert evaluation.

The process of challenging the credibility of a witness.

Judicial assessment of the relative interests of the parties in a legal matter, weighed against each other.

Recognition of a fact as true without formal presentation of evidence.

Evidence that can prove the innocence of a defendant.

A question that suggests the answer or contains the information the examiner is aiming to have confirmed.

Evidence of a person's routine practice or an organization's routine manner of conduct.

Tangible items that can be examined (e.g., weapons, clothing, fingerprints).

Firsthand account of a witness who observed the event in question.

A person with specialized skill sets giving testimony about an issue requiring expertise.

A rule of evidence that allows a witness to decline to answer questions that would expose him or her to self-incrimination, or that protect certain relationships from disclosure in court.

Evidence in the form of documents.

The process of proving that an item of evidence is genuine.

Intentional or negligent withholding, hiding, altering, or destroying evidence relevant to a legal proceeding.

A preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or counsel.

Additional evidence that supports or confirms existing evidence.