CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Relevance
......Relevant Evidence: Gen. Reqmts.
.........Direct & Circumstantial Evidence
 11 Cards On This Topic:
  • Direct evidence defined: evidence that directly proves a fact.
  • No abuse of discretion in admitting evidence of jacket and ski mask found in trunk of car in which D was riding after murder/robbery where they were relevant circumstantial evidence and also corroborative of accomplice's testimony.
  • D's letter to landlord properly admitted as relevant: it showed he worked for Vs, placing him circumstantially at scene of crime and giving Vs' telephone number, suggesting landlord could call him at Vs' home.
  • An inference that the dangerous condition of the stairs caused appellant's fall was proper.
  • Murder conviction supported by substantial evidence even where conviction was based exclusively on circumstantial evidence.
  • Circumstantial evidence established "demonstrable connection" between D and car and permitted "reasonable inference" that he was the driver, establishing corpus delicti.
  • Direct evidence proves fact without an inference.
  • Circumstantial evidence proves fact through inference.
  • Business record is direct evidence of fact recorded.
  • Relevant evidence need not bear directly upon issue.
  • Relevant fact may be proved by direct or circumstantial evidence.


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