Circumstantial evidence Quote by James Duane
““and that perhaps the circumstantial evidence against him or her is fairly powerful after all. But””
About This Quote
Source Legal writing, 19th century treatise
Evidence may be circumstantial yet compelling; the argument suggests its power despite uncertainty.
In simple terms: Circumstantial evidence can be strong.
Consider indirect proof seriously.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court cases
- investigations
- academic debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is indirect evidence insufficient?
- How to assess reliability?
Circumstantial proof may be misinterpreted.