What Is the Primary Difference Between Direct and Circumstantial Evidence

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the primary difference between direct and circumstantial evidence?

• A)Direct evidence is admissible; circumstantial is not.
• B)A case can be based entirely on direct evidence,but not entirely on circumstantial evidence.
• C)Direct evidence is a fact; circumstantial evidence suggests a fact.
• D)There is no difference between direct and circumstantial evidence.

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Definitions:

Inguinal Canal

An anatomical passage in the lower anterior abdominal wall, which in men allows the spermatic cord and in women the round ligament of the uterus to pass.

Testes

The male reproductive glands responsible for producing sperm and male sex hormones, particularly testosterone.

Scrotum

The sac of skin housing the testicles, regulating their temperature for sperm production.

Spermatic Cord

A bundle of fibers and tissues in males that includes the vas deferens, blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics, extending from the abdomen to the testicle.