New York Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency (WGP) License Practice Exam

What is direct evidence?

1. Evidence derived from rumors

2. Evidence based on inference

3. Testimony from a witness about what they directly experienced

4. A documentary proof

The correct answer is: Testimony from a witness about what they directly experienced

Direct evidence is evidence that is gathered from a firsthand witness or source. It is based on personal knowledge or observation of an event, rather than being inferred or speculated from other sources. Option A, evidence derived from rumors, is incorrect because rumors are often based on hearsay and not reliable or trustworthy. Option B, evidence based on inference, is also incorrect because it is not directly observed or experienced by the witness. Option D, a documentary proof, may also be considered direct evidence depending on the source of the document and the credibility of the source. However, option C is a more accurate and specific definition of direct evidence.