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17. "Proof which tends to show the existence of a fact without reliance on the proof of any other fact" is the definition of:
A. Circumstantial evidence
B. Testimonial evidence
C. Direct evidence *
D. Indirect evidence

18. "Evidence that suffices for proof until contradicted by other evidence" is the definition of:
A. Circumstantial evidence
B. Indirect evidence
C. Supplemental evidence
D. Prima facie evidence *

19. "Evidence furnished by things themselves, on view or inspection, as distinguished from a description of them by a witness" is the definition of:
A. Circumstantial evidence
B. Documentary evidence
C. Direct evidence
D. Real evidence *

20. Evidence that always requires an inference to be made is called:
A. Real
B. Direct
C. Circumstantial *
D. Documentary

http://faculty.ncwc.edu/toconnor/405/405examsample.htm


4. Evidence -- DNA testing no longer considered novel scientific evidence -- generally accepted as proof of guilt. -- Since 1991, DNA profiles have been admissible evidence in Arkansas; DNA evidence is no longer considered to be novel scientific evidence and has generally been accepted as proof of guilt.
http://courts.state.ar.us/opinions/2001b/20010920/cr001139.html


trying to find descriptions that say Forensic (direct) is also Circumstantal. no luck yet.