1.06 What is Not Evidence is a concept used in legal proceedings that sets out what items or facts cannot be used in court as evidence. It is important for lawyers and judges to understand what is not evidence so that they do not allow irrelevant or prejudicial information into a trial. Types of 1.06 What is Not Evidence include hearsay, opinion, argument, speculation, and character evidence. Hearsay is any statement made by someone outside the courtroom that is not made under oath, and it cannot be used in court as evidence. Opinion is an individual's subjective beliefs about a topic, and it cannot be used as evidence. Argument is when someone attempts to convince another person of a certain point of view, and it cannot be used as evidence. Speculation is when someone tries to guess the outcome of an event, and it cannot be used as evidence. Character evidence is any information about a person's character, and it is not allowed to be used as evidence in a court of law.