Question
California jurors are reminded to make their conclusions “beyond a reasonable doubt” in cases relying solely on this type of evidence. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this indirect type of evidence that relies on inferences, such as seeing an accused thief enter a bank at the time of a robbery, instead of seeing the robbery firsthand.
ANSWER: circumstantial evidence
[10h] Circumstantial evidence is often used to establish this two-word term, a defendant’s state of mind when committing an actus reus, or guilty act. Criminal liability is determined based on these states of mind.
ANSWER: mens rea [prompt on guilty mind]
[10e] Circumstantial evidence is differentiated from hearsay, which is information overheard by these people who are called to testify during trials.
ANSWER: witnesses [accept specific types of witnesses such eyewitnesses or expert witnesses]
<Ganon Evans, Social Science - Other> ~23367~ <Editor: Vincent Du>
Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 PACE NSC | 06/08/2024 | Y | 36 | 19.17 | 100% | 72% | 19% |