CSI Effect Raised Juror Expectations

The “CSI effect” emerged as crime shows like CSI made forensic science look faster, cleaner, and more decisive than it often is in real investigations. As those exaggerated TV techniques seeped into public expectations, some jurors began demanding more scientific evidence from prosecutors during trials. That shift pressured prosecutors to present additional forensic-style proof, even in cases where it was not realistically available.

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