Explain the difference between direct and indirect evidence.

What will be an ideal response?


Direct evidence refers to crime-related information that immediately demonstrates the existence of a fact in question. No inferences or presumptions are needed to draw the associated conclusion. Indirect evidence, also known as circumstantial evidence, consists of crime-related information from which inferences and probabilities are needed to draw an associated conclusion.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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According to the text, who must assume the lead role in the endeavor of first responder preparedness?

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