Which type of evidence is observed directly through the senses?

• A. Circumstantial evidence.
• B. Trace evidence.
• C. Physical evidence.
• D. Direct evidence.

Answer: (D)

Direct evidence is information you can observe with your senses that proves a fact without needing to infer. For example, seeing someone commit the crime or watching a video of the act directly demonstrates that it happened, so no deduction is required. Circumstantial evidence, in contrast, relies on inferring a fact from a set of connections or surrounding details. Physical and trace evidence are tangible items found at the scene that support a conclusion but typically require interpretation to link them to the specific event or person. Therefore, the type observed directly through the senses is direct evidence.