Question

select the correct answer.
harry has been called to be part of a criminal trial as a witness on behalf of the prosecution. the trial concerns first - degree murder. harry claims to have seen the defendant, shawn, near the crime scene. which type of evidence is this?
a. real evidence
b. circumstantial evidence
c. testimonial evidence
d. direct evidence

Explanation:

1. Real evidence refers to physical objects related to the crime, which does not apply here as Harry is giving oral testimony.
2. Circumstantial evidence implies inferring a fact rather than directly observing it; Harry's statement is an observation, not an inference.
3. Testimonial evidence is a witness's oral or written statement under oath, which matches Harry's role as a witness providing a claim about what he saw.
4. Direct evidence directly proves a key fact (e.g., seeing the murder happen); Harry only saw the defendant near the scene, not the crime itself, so this does not fit.

Answer:

C. testimonial evidence