CSI effect (csi ife`kt) n. the result produced by a fictional television crime fighting drama, which creates in its viewers a dubious understanding of the law, which understanding is then exploited by defense attorneys for the benefit of violent criminals.
The nearly 40 million TV viewers, who sit down every week to watch CSI, whether it’s the Las Vegas, Miami or New York variety, are being introduced to an unrealistic portrayal of the criminal justice system. The crime drama phenomenon dubbed the “CSI effect,” is having a powerful impact on real-life criminal investigations and the way evidence is presented at trial.
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