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.
Reference:
McAfee Institute Digital Evidence Handbook
U.S. Court Evidence Rules
Federal Investigation Techniques Manual
