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Circumstantial evidence is considered weaker evidence as compared to direct evidence

A. Because it has 2 errors of fallibility (i) of the fact from which inference is drawn being proved and (ii) of the inference to be drawn from the fact proved

B. Because the inference in circumstantial evidence is based upon a presumption

C. Because circumstances sometimes may tell a lie

D. Because circumstances evidence is based upon the process of deductive logic

Answer: Option A


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