1. Define and compare direct evidence and circumstantial evidence.

2. Explain how the jury decides what weight to give each fact in evidence

3. List three technical skills and three means of accomplishing the crime that can be used as circumstantial evidence. Describe a crime in which each would be relevant.

4. When can physical and mental capacity be used as circumstantial evidence? Give three examples of each.

5. Definemodus operandi. Explain how it may be used as circumstantial evidence.

6. When is motive relevant? Give three examples of how motive can be used to infer guilt.

7. Explain how (1) threats, (2) flight from the scene, and (3) attempts to destroy evidence can be used as circumstantial evidence. Give two situations in which each may be relevant.

8. Can possession of the fruits of the crime or recently acquired wealth be used as circumstantial evidence to infer guilt? Explain.

9. Explain what evidence a "character witness" may present to the jury and when the defendant's general character is admissible evidence.

10. When is the prosecution allowed to call "character witnesses," and when are the defendant's specific character traits admissible?

11. Under what circumstances is the victim's character admissible? Give two examples.

12. What circumstantial evidence is admissible if the defendant is claiming mistaken identity? Explain.

13. Distinguish "habit" and "character." Explain when "habit" is admissible.

14. What evidence can be used to discredit the defendant's claim that the crime was accidentally committed without criminal intent? Explain.

15. When, if ever, is the fact admissible that (1) the defendant previously attempted to make false claims under an insurance policy or (2) the defendant offered to plead guilty to the crime? Explain.