"Circumstantial evidence" vs. "direct evidence" - A former DA explains

What is "circumstantial evidence"? Is it less persuasive in a criminal case? In this video, a former Los Angeles D.A. answers these questions. Simply put, the California legal definition of circumstantial evidence is evidence that doesn't directly prove a key fact. Instead, circumstantial evidence is evidence of another fact from which a person can then reasonably infer . . . or conclude . . . that the key fact is true. Direct evidence, on the other hand, is evidence that directly proves the key fact. California law does not draw any distinction between direct evidence and circumstantial evidence. They are entitled to equal weight in proving a defendant's guilt or innocence. More info at https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/defense/... or call (855) 999-7755 for a free consultation.