Which of the following statements is true about direct evidence?
A. It includes items of physical evidence found at a crime scene, such as a weapon used to commit a homicide, a crowbar used to pry open a window, and fingerprints.
B. It is used in a criminal case by inferring from a series of known facts the existence of an unknown fact.
C. It is based on the firsthand knowledge of a witness regarding the guilt of the defendant.
D. It consists of maps, diagrams, sketches, photographs, tape recordings, videotapes, X rays, and visual tests and demonstrations produced to assist witnesses in explaining their testimony.
Answer: C
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