An item of evidence introduced by the prosecution at trial has probative value if:

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Probative value refers to the ability of evidence to make it more likely that a fact in the case is true. The evidence does not have to prove the fact beyond doubt or without the need for additional evidence. Instead, it must make it more probable that the fact occurred. Therefore, choice C is correct because it states that the evidence must make it appear that a fact probably occurred to have probative value. Choices A and B are incorrect because they both suggest that evidence must prove a fact without the need for additional evidence or with an inference, which is not accurate. Choice D is incorrect because it is too broad and includes incorrect statements from choices A and B.

An Item of Evidence Introduced by the Prosecution at Trial