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CSI effect

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A quick definition of CSI effect:

The CSI effect is when people who watch TV shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Law & Order, and 48 Hours Mystery, believe that forensic science is always accurate and should be used in every criminal case. This can make it harder for prosecutors to convince jurors to convict someone if there is no forensic evidence.

A more thorough explanation:

The CSI effect is a phenomenon where television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Law & Order, and 48 Hours Mystery can influence jurors' perceptions of forensic evidence in a criminal case. Jurors who watch these shows may place a high value on forensic science and believe that it is always accurate and should be present in every criminal case.

For example, a juror who watches CSI may expect to see DNA evidence presented in a case, and if it is not, they may be less likely to vote to convict. This can create unrealistic expectations for jurors and make it more difficult for prosecutors to secure convictions.

The CSI effect can also lead to misconceptions about the capabilities of forensic science. For instance, jurors may believe that forensic evidence can always identify a suspect with certainty, when in reality, it is often more complex and nuanced than that.

Overall, the CSI effect highlights the influence that media can have on our perceptions of the criminal justice system and the importance of educating jurors about the limitations and complexities of forensic evidence.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
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same
RoaldDahl
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
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So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
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Possibly
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thank you!!!! i hope it means something
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17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
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Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
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