Essays on CSI effect

The “CSI Effect” has been described as “popular TV crime dramas that focus on forensic science, may affect the behavior and expectations of jurors in real-life cases. The theory also suggests that jurors’ perceptions of the need for specific forensic evidence may impact their decisions in the courtroom. (NFSTC)” The definition in a simpler state...

The CSI Effect and how it Affects the CourtroomMany people within society have seen crime-fighting shows. In those shows, they always catch the “bad guy,” justice is always served, and there’s always forensic evidence to tie the perpetrator to the victim or the crime. In reality, that is not always true. Forensic evidence is not...

Inaccurate portrayals of forensic evidence and investigative techniques exist among criminal television series. The airing of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, specifically has significantly altered viewer perceptions of the legal system. The media has distorted the public image of forensic investigation, therefore causing juror expectations that can be detrimental in a courtroom. Criminal television series are...