Direct Evidence
Evidence that directly proves a fact without requiring an inference, such as eyewitness testimony or a confession.
Encyclopedia entry: Direct Evidence
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direct evidence
Direct evidence directly links a person to a crime; it demonstrates "the ultimate fact to be proved" (see: Oliver v. State ). U.S. vs Shawntell Curry also holds that “direct evidence is the testimony of a person who claims to have personal knowledge of the commission of the crime which has been charged, such as an eyewitness”. It is also written in Georgia Code, Title 24 – Evidence Charter 1 that, “Direct evidence” means evidence which immediately points to the question at issue.”
Compare to circumstantial evidence .
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