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Evidence is anything that tends to prove or disprove a material or relevant fact alleged in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding. Witness testimony, documents, contracts, email messages, photographs, medical bills, video images, and voice recordings are common pieces of evidence.

In Virginia, as in other jurisdictions, evidence is crucial in legal proceedings to establish the truth of disputed facts. The Virginia Rules of Evidence guide what is considered admissible evidence in court. These rules allow for various types of evidence, including witness testimony, documents, contracts, email messages, photographs, medical bills, video images, and voice recordings, provided they are relevant to the case and can help prove or disprove a material fact. Relevance is a key criterion for evidence; it must directly relate to the case at hand. Additionally, evidence must be authentic, reliable, and not overly prejudicial compared to its probative value. The rules also address hearsay evidence and its exceptions, ensuring that only reliable testimony and documents are considered. Attorneys must navigate these rules to effectively present their cases, and judges ensure that the evidence presented meets the legal standards for admissibility.

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