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In [[law]], evidence is data, information or objects that support a legal claim or fact in the context of a particular legal case. The legal rules relating to evidence vary by legal systems (Country, state/province, city, town, etc.).  

In [[law]], evidence is data, information or objects that support a legal claim or fact in the context of a particular legal case. The legal rules relating to evidence vary by legal systems (Country, state/province, city, town, etc.).  

=== Types of evidence ===

=== Types of evidence in law ===

Broadly speaking, below are the types of evidence in legal cases:

Broadly speaking, below are the types of evidence in legal cases:

'''1.''' Direct evidence: Direct evidence is straightforward in nature (Eyewitness's testimony, physical object, a confession)  

'''1.''' '''Direct evidence''': Direct evidence is straightforward in nature (Eyewitness's testimony, physical object, a confession)  

'''2.''' Circumstantial evidence (Indirect evidence): Suggests a fact, but it doesn't directly prove it (Eyewitness testimony that suspect was seen near the crime scene, etc.)

'''2.''' '''Circumstantial evidence''' (Indirect evidence): Suggests a fact, but it doesn't directly prove it (Eyewitness testimony that suspect was seen near the crime scene, etc.)

'''3.''' Physical evidence: Tangible that is relevant to a trial and can be used to help prove facts or link a defendant to a crime. It's commonly known as real evidence or material evidence (Weapons, fingerprints or DNA evidence)

'''3.''' '''Physical evidence''': Tangible that is relevant to a trial and can be used to help prove facts or link a defendant to a crime. It's commonly known as real evidence or material evidence (Weapons, fingerprints or DNA evidence)

'''4.''' Documentary evidence: Written or recorded materials (Contracts, emails, medical records, audio/video recordings, etc.)  

'''4.''' '''Documentary evidence''': Written or recorded materials (Contracts, emails, medical records, audio/video recordings, etc.)  

'''5.''' Expert evidence: Expert testimony from a qualified and relevant expert, such as a medical expert  

'''5.''' '''Expert evidence''': Expert testimony from a qualified and relevant expert, such as a medical expert  

'''6.''' Corroborating evidence: Strengthens or confirms other evidence in a trial (Another eyewitness backs up a witness's testimony in a trial)  

'''6.''' '''Corroborating evidence''': Strengthens or confirms other evidence in a trial (Another eyewitness backs up a witness's testimony in a trial)  

'''7.''' Testimonial evidence: Testimony from a witness under oath, such as when a witness testifies in court that they saw a crime or an affidavit.

'''7.''' '''Testimonial evidence''': Testimony from a witness under oath, such as when a witness testifies in court that they saw a crime or an affidavit.

==See also==

==See also==