EVIDENCE - What Is Circumstantial Evidence?

Circumstantial evidence pertains to a collection of evidence that concludes that a certain fact indeed exists. When such evidence turns out to be a collection, it is then referred to as corroborating evidence which means these evidences justify and strengthen each other.

This kind of evidence proves that a given fact is true by way of the strong points being given. An example of a circumstantial evidence is forensic evidence coming from an expert witness to include fingerprints, blood analysis and DNA analysis found on the crime scene. It is a fact that civil and criminal cases often lack much needed evidence the reason why circumstantial evidence is considered to be most beneficial and important in these two areas.

In Civil Law, circumstantial evidence is useful in denying or forming liability. Liability refers to money owned or debt obligations that could be applicable to “product liability”. Another circumstance that this evidence is applicable is in cases that deal with road traffic accidents or any vehicular-related accidents. Circumstantial evidence in Civil Law leads to or starts with analysis, forensic analysis that permits the reconstruction of the accident that happened. In other words, all details of the story would again be investigated for accuracy and validity.

On the other hand, in Criminal Law, circumstantial evidence could be of great help in identifying whether a person is guilty or not through the opportunity given to those accused to reason out. The statements coming from the accused would either help them or be taken against them.

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