Which of the Following Factors Is True of Circumstantial Evidence

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is true of circumstantial evidence?

• A) It provides "proof certain" of the actual intent of the subject.
• B) It is a collection of fragmented evidence that supports one inference over another.
• C) It is deemed highly reliable if alternative explanations do exist.
• D) Its reliability is not affected by the degree of impact.

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