The evidence has the following three characteristics.
1, reliability: refers to the credibility of the source of evidence and the authenticity and credibility of the evidence itself. Reliable evidence is more convincing.
2. Adequacy: refers to whether the quantity and content of evidence are sufficient and whether it can prove the facts of the case.
3. Relevance: refers to the correlation between evidence and facts. The facts proved by evidence must be related to the case, not irrelevant or contrary to the facts.
Importance of evidence
1. Evidence is the basis for judging the truth of a case. In judicial proceedings, evidence is the basis for judges, juries and investigators to make decisions or draw conclusions, because they need evidence to verify their arguments and inferences.
2. Evidence can provide relevant information about the case. Evidence includes witness, material evidence and documentary evidence, such as oral confession, articles, documentary evidence and electronic evidence, which can provide relevant information and facts of the case and help judges and juries make correct judgments.
3. Evidence is very important for a fair and just judicial procedure. In any judicial system, a just and fair trial procedure is essential. One of the important factors is evidence. It is necessary to ensure that the evidence is true and reliable, and to ensure that both sides defend and dialectically under fair and just conditions.
4. Evidence is the key to accountability. In criminal cases, evidence is the key to identify criminal facts and investigate responsibility. Without sufficient and reliable evidence, it is impossible to determine whether the defendant is guilty or not, and it is also impossible to punish and stop criminal acts.
5. Evidence helps to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the parties. Evidence helps to ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of the parties are protected and prevent false or improper accusations against the parties.
6. Evidence helps to prevent misjudgment. Appropriate and sufficient evidence can help juries and judges avoid making wrong judgments on the basis of imperfect evidence, which is conducive to ensuring judicial justice and efficiency.
7. Evidence helps to improve judicial transparency. The just balance of rights and obligations is the basis of judicial justice. Through the disclosure of evidence, people can better understand the operation mode of the judicial system, improve the transparency and reliability of the judiciary, and thus enhance public trust in the judicial system.
8. Evidence contributes to legal practice. Not only the judgment of the case, but also the evidence is of positive significance to legal practice. Legal practice, including legal consultation, legal training, master's and doctor's education and lawyer's training, needs evidence support to ensure correct legal practice.