The OJ Simpson murder trial introduced jurors to DNA evidence for the first time, which was confusing and difficult for them to understand at the time. Now, juries expect and seek DNA and other scientific evidence in cases, especially when other evidence is circumstantial. This shows how the "CSI effect" has changed juror expectations in criminal trials.

1. The OJ Simpson murder trial introduced jurors, and those
following the broadcast of the trial, to DNA evidence. At the
time, the concept was confusing and difficult for jurors to
understand.
This
article explains that now, juries seek DNA and other scientific
evidence in cases, especially when the evidence is
circumstantial.Explain why the “CSI effect” is helpful to the
parties in a criminal case. Distinguish the harmful results of the
CSI effect.
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