Which of the following BEST describes characteristics of the CSI effect?

a. Jurors' expectations of evidence during trials are not influenced
b. Jurors' expectations of evidence during trials clearly influence their verdicts
c. Attorneys and judges may prepare or conduct their cases differently because of anticipated juror expectations
d. Both B and C


C

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