A colleague witnesses the defendant counting a large amount of cash. The defendant is accused of theft. This evidence is:
A) Circumstantial and relevant
B) Circumstantial and irrelevant
C) Direct and relevant
D) None of the above

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The evidence of the defendant counting a large amount of cash is circumstantial, as it does not directly prove that the defendant committed theft. However, it is relevant as it suggests that the defendant may have recently come into possession of stolen money.

A Colleague Witnesses the Defendant Counting a Large Amount of Cash