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How to Corner the Evidence: Understanding What Constitutes Proof

It is a common misconception amongst laypersons encountering the law—whether through personal involvement in the legal system or through vicarious interest in a publicised case—that convincing evidence alone constitutes proof. We’ve all heard others make snap judgements about a suspect’s guilt based on an arbitrary factor, like an awkward tone or an ostensibly implausible alibi. […]

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