Flashcards
4 Main Types Of Evidence
Cards in this deck (4)
- 1Physical Evidence- consists of physical objects
- 2Expert EvidenceUsually consists of the reports and testimony of experts asked to comment on some aspect of the case where specialized knowledge and interpretation of evidence is required
- 3Documentary and Demonstrative Evidence- Any document, diagram, photograph, video, or audio recording
- medical emergency admission reports and reports and emails
- Demonstrative Evidence such as a diagram of the car show room and photographs taken of the car with the lights turned on and off
- All of these documents are admissible Evidence
- once the person who made the record must prove their authenticity - 4Testimonial Evidence- who the likely witnesses are and will interview any witness who is willing to talk
- any bystanders who saw the accident
- any witness interviewed should be asked to sign a statement setting out what they said in the interview
- reference / notes used to refresh memory before a trial
- a signed statement to that effect will prevent the witness from surfacing later with damaging information