Question

_____ evidence is used to infer the existence of some fact in a dispute, such as inferring the defendant killed the victim because the defendant's fingerprints were found on the murder weapon.

Answer 1

The correct answer is known as circumstantial evidence.

Circumstantial Evidence refers to the evidence that points out towards the fact. Circumstantial evidence supports statements or investigations that leads directly towards different leads that may help solve the case and bring to justice the right person.