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Evidence Digest
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| corpus delecti | proof crime was committed and identity of offender |
| (9) hearsay exceptions | confession, admission, dying declaration, res gestae, business records, pedigree, reputation, prior testimony, affidavit of police officer |
| (3) types of evidence | real, direct, circumstantial |
| (3) cardinal rules of evidence | relevant, material, competent |
| (3) ordinary rules of evidence | hearsay, best evidence, judicial notice |
| prima facie | evidence sufficient to prove a fact |
| judicial notice | judge decides if allowed |
| ordinary witness | can give opinions on state of emotion |
| most reliable evidence | real evidence |
| police officer-CI relationship | not protected |