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evidence directly links a person to a crime
➹➹➹: Direct
evidence relies on an inference to connect a conclusion of fact
➹➹➹: Circumstantial
evidence is tangible and may be direct or circumstantial
➹➹➹: Physical
evidence refers to evidence and/or statements which tend to clear, justify
or excuse a defendant from alleged fault or guilt
➹➹➹: Exculpatory
Evidence to be admissible in court must be and
➹➹➹: relevant; reliable
Mala in se
2 | P a g e
➹➹➹: wrong or evil in itself
mala prohibita
➹➹➹: offenses prohibited by law but not wrong in themselves
actus reus
➹➹➹: guilty act
mens rea
➹➹➹: guilty mind
Types of intent
➹➹➹: -Accident
- Knowingly
- Malice
--- intentional and w/out justification
- Negligent
- Reckless
--- conduct likely to cause harm, person should have known conduct posed risks
- Wanton
--- conduct that consciously disregards, or is indifferent to, an immediate danger of harm
- Willful
--- with purpose and by design