omständighetsbeviset
Omständighetsbeviset, often translated as circumstantial evidence, refers to evidence that requires an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact. Unlike direct evidence, which directly proves a fact, circumstantial evidence proves a fact indirectly. For example, finding a suspect's fingerprints at the scene of a crime is circumstantial evidence, as it does not directly prove they committed the crime, but it strongly suggests their presence.
Circumstantial evidence is often considered weaker than direct evidence, but in practice, a collection of strong
In legal proceedings, circumstantial evidence is used to establish various elements of a case, including motive,