What type of evidence does not directly prove a fact, but allows a logical inference?

• A. Indirect evidence
• B. Direct evidence
• C. Material
• D. Relevant

Answer: (A)

Indirect evidence, also known as circumstantial evidence, points to a conclusion through reasoning rather than proving the fact itself. It doesn’t establish the fact on its own; you infer the truth from the evidence and other clues. For example, finding a suspect’s fingerprints at a scene suggests possible involvement, but it doesn’t by itself prove they committed the crime. Direct evidence would be something that proves the fact outright, like a witness who saw the act or a video recording of it. Material and relevant describe how useful or related the evidence is, but they don’t specify that it proves the fact through inference.