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Criminal Evidence

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This Criminal Evidence page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, flashcards, quizzes and notes, from burdens of proof and hearsay to bad character, identification and the right to silence. It's built for university students and professional candidates working through evidence topics, and for teachers after ready-made material. There are over 90 resources here, including more than 40 mind maps and more than 10 quizzes, shared by over 50 contributors. Pick a topic, try a quiz to find your gaps, then build your own set.

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Topics in Criminal Evidence

Types of Evidence5Burden and Standard of Proof5Admissibility and Exclusion of Evidence6Confessions and the Right to Silence11Identification Evidence6Witnesses and Cross-Examination5Character and Similar Fact Evidence26Hearsay and Its Exceptions15

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About Criminal Evidence

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What this page covers

This unit sits in the strand Courts, Trial and Sentencing, within the subject Criminal law. The resources look at how evidence is judged in a criminal case. Most are mind maps, with flashcard decks and quizzes alongside a few notes and a flowchart.

The main themes are:

  • Proof: the mind map Burdens of Proof separates the persuasive burden from the evidential burden.
  • Hearsay: several quizzes, maps and decks, including two flashcard decks on hearsay exceptions.
  • Character: a long run of resources on bad character, with separate maps for each gateway.
  • Silence and self-incrimination: the quiz Evidence: Right to Silence and the mind map on the privilege against self-incrimination.
  • Identification and confessions: the ID Evidence deck and the Confessions and Inferences deck.

Where to start

Begin with proof. Open Burdens of Proof, then the flashcard deck Intro to the Burden and Standard of Proof. These give you the vocabulary that the rest of the unit leans on.

Next, choose the topic your course or exam is pressing on. For hearsay, try the mind map Hearsay Evidence, then the quiz Hearsay Evidence. For character, work through the gateway maps in order, then take the quiz Character Evidence.

Using maps and quizzes together

  1. Read a mind map slowly and cover each branch in turn.
  2. Say aloud what the branch means, then check it.
  3. Take a quiz on the same topic and note which answers you missed.
  4. Return to the map for those branches only.
  5. Finish with a flashcard deck to fix names of cases and rules.

The resources reflect different courts and rule sets. Some quote section numbers from statutes, while others name English cases. Check that a resource matches the rules you are studying. Some resources mention A-level Law and the bar exam, so the level varies.

Make it your own

Once you have worked through a few topics, try writing your own flashcards for the cases you keep forgetting. Teachers can pick a map or deck and set it as a starting point for a class discussion.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I start on this Criminal Evidence page?

Start with the mind map Burdens of Proof, which explains the persuasive burden and the evidential burden. Then open the flashcard deck Intro to the Burden and Standard of Proof. After that, move to the topic you need, such as hearsay, bad character or identification evidence.

Which quizzes can I use to test myself?

There are more than 10 quizzes. Good choices include Evidence: Right to Silence, Hearsay Evidence, Character Evidence, Self-Incrimination and Expert Evidence Quiz. Take one after reading the matching mind map, so you can see which branches need another look.

What do the mind maps cover?

Over 40 mind maps cover proof, admissions, hearsay, identification, compellability and unlawfully obtained evidence. A large group deals with character, including separate maps for each bad character gateway. Others look at cross-examination of the accused as to credit and coincidence evidence.

Are these resources free, and who made them?

Yes, every resource here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself. Over 50 contributors have shared material on this page, so styles and depth vary from one resource to the next.

Which levels and exams do the resources suit?

Most resources are aimed at university students, and a smaller share at professional candidates. Some mention A-level Law and the bar exam. Because rules differ between places, check that a map or deck uses the statutes and cases your own course expects.

What if the topic I need is missing?

Look through the related maps and decks first, since topics like character or hearsay appear in several forms. If a gap remains, a free account lets you save your scores and make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.

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