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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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renard99
14:14
But as Lilypad said it's probably just maintained atp, no major updates
14:15
fwiw all the UCLSF students I know still basically say hastings. even the huge crest in the foyer still says hastings
renard99
14:15
@llama: Man I'd be more than happy to
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renard99
14:15
^LMAO yeah
renard99
14:15
Basically accepted atp that I'm gonna have to R&R so might as well take up some jobs while I'm at it
14:15
sad. imagine being here in 2005/2010 when it was 100 operational. woe is me
@llama: back when 160s meant t14
14:16
born too late to experience full LSD born too soon to explore the galaxy
14:16
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lilypadfrog
14:16
https://www.lsd.law/users/creep/cryptanon this is one of the guys who made the website
14:16
@lilypadfrog: wow more recent than i would have wagered
14:17
how is it so that I creep a rando and their app year is 2005-2005?
14:17
2005-2006* for example
renard99
14:18
^ find that rando in your circle and ask them where they've stored all their cycle letters
ReminiscentZestyFish
14:18
Vandy??
renard99
14:18
Possibly in a dark corner of the attic in a box
VANDY
soyalmondoatmilk
14:18
vandy A let's gooooo
all the Vandy
ReminiscentZestyFish
14:18
Aint no way
jackfrost11770
14:19
Wow that's awesome nothing from vandy
GreyCeaselessMammoth
14:19
what
GreyCeaselessMammoth
14:19
fuck
renard99
14:19
@soyalmondoatmilk: Congratulations!!!
jackfrost11770
14:19
I applied in November
jackfrost11770
14:19
Idk when the As did
GreyCeaselessMammoth
14:19
does anyone know if they usually release all at once or waht
nothing
jackfrost11770
14:20
Well I hope not otherwise I'm screwed
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