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proof to

support an

assertion

of fact

made by

one of the

parties.

Evidence

can be in

the form

of witnesstestimony

during the

trial, such

document

ary

evidence

as medical

records or

corporate

records, or

such

tangibleobjects as

a weapon

or bloody

article of

clothing.

Not all

evidence

is

admissibl

e at trial.

EVIDEN

RELEVA

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Relevancy is the logical connection that one thing has

to another.

Evidence is relevant if it sheds light on a contested

matter or if reasonable inferences can be drawn fromthe evidence regarding a fact or issue

It refers to the

tendency of the

evidence to establish

the proposition that it is

offered to prove.

It has to do with how

much WEIGHT one is

willing to give the

evidence offered

Probative

Evidence is material if it is

offered to prove or disprove

a specific fact in issue.

Thus, evidence is material

if it relates to one of the

particular elements

necessary for proving or

disproving a case.

Materiality has to do withthe relationship between

evidence and the issues

raised at trial.

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The Logic of Evidence: The Problem of Relevance

Q: Important points in regard to relevance

1.) Relevance may determine whether or not evidence is to be admitted

2.) Whether or not proffered evidence is relevant for the judge to determine,

applying the principles of logic

Q: When is evidence relevant?

A: When it tends to increase or decrease the chance of any fact of consequence to

the determination of action being true or false.

Further notes:

Material evidence can be either direct or circumstantial.

Direct Evidence

Direct evidence is evidence that if believed by a judge or jury establishes the

proposition for which it is offered. Direct evidence comes from someone's personal

observation or knowledge and can prove the issue at hand without any additional

presumption or inference.

Example: surveillance video of a person robbing a bank or a tape recorded

confession by a suspect.

Circumstantial Evidence

Circumstantial evidence requires a judge or jury to make an inference to establish

the proposition that evidence is offered is proof of an assertion of fact.

Example: A witness testifying that he saw a person charged with murder standing

over a body holding a bloody knife - this evidence would require a judge or jury to

infer that the person holding the bloody knife committed the murder.