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Real and Demonstrative Evidence<\/h1>\n
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\n By Melissa McCall, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Evidence is an integral part of any civil or criminal court proceeding. Attorneys and pro se litigants use evidence in legal proceedings to prove or disprove facts in a case. For example, fingerprints can establish a defendant’s presence at a crime scene.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In a criminal trial, evidence is essential to establish the defendant’s guilt or innocence.
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This article focuses on two types of evidence:<\/p>\r\n