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Evidence (law)
Contents
History
Relevance and social policy
Presence or absence of a jury
Exclusion of evidence
Unfairness
Authentication
Witnesses
Hearsay
Direct vs. circumstantial evidence
Burdens of proof
Evidentiary rules stemming from other areas of law
Evidence as an area of study
Tampering, falsification, and spoliation
By jurisdiction
See also
References
External links

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Evidence
Part of the law series
Types of evidence
Testimony
Documentary
Real (physical)
Digital
Exculpatory
Inculpatory
Demonstrative
Eyewitness identification
Genetic (DNA)
Lies
Relevance
Burden of proof
Laying a foundation
Materiality
Public policy exclusions
Spoliation
Character
Habit
Similar fact
Authentication
Chain of custody
Judicial notice
Best evidence rule
Self-authenticating document
Ancient document
Hague Evidence Convention
Witnesses
Competence
Privilege
Direct examination
Cross-examination
Redirect
Impeachment
Recorded recollection
Expert witness
Dead Man's Statute
Hearsay and exceptions
in English law
in United States law
Confessions
Business records
Excited utterance
Dying declaration
Party admission
Ancient document
Declaration against interest
Present sense impression
Res gestae
Learned treatise
Implied assertion
Other common law areas
Contract
Tort
Property
Wills, trusts and estates
Criminal law
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Criminal procedure
Criminal trials and convictions
Rights of the accused
Fair trial
Pre-trial
Speedy trial
Jury trial
Counsel
Presumption of innocence
Exclusionary rule 1
Self-incrimination
Double jeopardy 2
Bail
Verdict
Conviction
Acquittal
Not proven 3
Directed verdict
Sentencing
Mandatory
Suspended
Custodial
Periodic
Discharge
Guidelines
Totality 5, 6
Dangerous offender 4, 5
Capital punishment
Execution warrant
Cruel and unusual punishment
Imprisonment
Life imprisonment
Indefinite imprisonment
Three-strikes law
Post-sentencing
Parole
Probation
Tariff 6
Life licence 6
Miscarriage of justice
Exoneration
Pardon
Recidivism
Habitual offender
Sex offender registration
Sexually violent predator legislation 1
Related areas of law
Criminal defenses
Criminal law
Evidence
Civil procedure
Portals
Law portal
1 US courts
2 Not in English/Welsh courts
3 Scottish courts
4 English/Welsh courts
5 Canadian courts
6 UK courts
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The law of evidence, also known as the rules of evidence, encompasses the rules and legal principles that govern the proof of facts in a legal proceeding. These rules determine what evidence must or must not be considered by the trier of fact in reaching its decision. The trier of fact is a judge in bench trials, or the jury in any cases involving a jury. The law of evidence is also concerned with the quantum (amount), quality, and type of proof needed to prevail in litigation.