ASIS International (ASIS) Professional Certified Investigator Practice Exam

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What type of testimony is often excluded in court due to its indirect nature?

Direct evidence
Circumstantial evidence
Hearsay
Expert testimony

The correct answer is: Hearsay

Hearsay is often excluded in court because it involves statements made outside of the courtroom that are presented to establish the truth of the matter asserted. This type of testimony is considered indirect because the witness is not sharing personal knowledge or direct observations but rather relaying what someone else said. The legal system requires that evidence presented in court should be reliable and credible, and hearsay lacks the option for cross-examination of the original speaker, which undermines its reliability. Therefore, due to its indirect nature and the issues surrounding its trustworthiness, hearsay testimony is generally inadmissible in court.