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The CSI Effect
- The “CSI Effect” describes how crime shows influence juror expectations.
- Jurors often expect more evidence than is realistically available, like DNA or fingerprints.
Educate the Jury
- Evidence Response Team (ERT) members prioritize educating juries about real crime scene processes.
- Thorough documentation and explanation build credibility and trust with the jury.
TV's Influence
- Special Agent Brandon Streat was inspired to join the FBI partly due to crime shows.
- However, the reality of crime scene investigation is vastly different from the romanticized TV portrayal.