Direct evidencerefers tofirsthand accounts, recordings, or eyewitness testimonythat directly proves a fact. However, it doesnot necessarily eliminateother possible explanations for an act. Examples include:
Surveillance footagecapturing a suspect at a crime scene.
Witness statementsconfirming actions.
While direct evidence is compelling, investigatorsstill assess additional evidence to support conclusions​.
References:
McAfee Institute Digital Evidence Handbook
U.S. Court Evidence Rules
Federal Investigation Techniques Manual
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