Crime and Justice

The police, courts, and correctional components of the criminal justice system are portrayed in a number of widely popular hit television shows in contemporary America. Two of these hits, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Law and Order: SVU (Special Victims Unit), are well established and have been recently joined by a third potential hit, Law and Order: Trial by Jury.

In CSI, the investigators are aided by forensic scientists who uncover incriminating evidence through a number of new methods driven by advances in technology. Juries are shown to convict in light of such evidence with little hesitation. However, this is often unrealistic, especially concerning DNA testing. Recently, influenced by shows like this, jurors have begun demanding unr

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