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Read the article, "Managing the CSI Effect in Jurors" to answer the following questions.

1. According to the article, what is the "CSI Effect"?
2. According to the vice president of the National District Attorney Association, what do jurors expect to have at a trial?
3. After being polled, explain why jurors on the Casey Anthony case found her "not guilty".
4. Explain how the "CSI Effect" affects the jury's understanding of "reasonable doubt".
5. Choose and discuss two potential tactics that could be used to counter the "CSI Effect" in a given case.



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The CSI Effect influences jurors' expectations based on crime shows, impacting the understanding of reasonable doubt and verdicts in trials.


Explanation:

The CSI Effect refers to the influence of crime shows on jurors' expectations of forensic evidence in trials.

Jurors expect to have DNA evidence, fingerprints, and other high-tech forensic evidence in a trial, influenced by crime shows like CSI.

In the Casey Anthony case, jurors found her 'not guilty' due to a lack of direct evidence linking her to the crime, highlighting the impact of high expectations from crime shows.

The 'CSI Effect' affects the jury's understanding of 'reasonable doubt' as they may anticipate forensic evidence beyond what is realistically available in every case.

Tactics to counter the 'CSI Effect' include educating jurors on the limitations of forensic evidence and emphasizing the importance of considering all evidence presented in the case.


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