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_______ evidence directly links a person to a crime : Direct _______ evidence relies on an inference to connect a conclusion of fact : Circumstantial _________ evidence is tangible and may be direct or circumstantial : Physical __________ evidence refers to evidence and/or statements which tend to clear, justify or excuse a defendant from alleged fault or guilt : Exculpatory Evidence to be admissible in court must be _____ and _______ : relevant; reliable Mala in se 2 | P a g e : wrong or evil in itself mala prohibita : offenses prohibited by law but not wrong in themselves actus reus : guilty act mens rea : guilty mind Types of intent : -Accident - Knowingly - Malice --- intentional and w/out justification - Negligent - Reckless --- conduct likely to cause harm, person should have known conduct posed risks - Wanton --- conduct that consciously disregards, or is indifferent to, an immediate danger of harm - Willful --- with purpose and by design 3 | P a g e Types of intent (3) : 1) Specific - specific "purpose" 2) General - "knowingly" comm