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Perspective

Nov. 10, 2009

Scientific Evidence, Meeting Jury Expectations

Former Los Angeles County deputy district attorney Robin Sax explains the effect of crime shows such as 'CSI' on jury expectations of proof.

Robin Sax is a former Los Angeles County deputy district attorney. She is an expert on family violence, sexual assault, stalking, domestic abuse, Internet safety, and the criminal justice system. She also teaches at the California State University, University of California at Los Angeles, and for the Los Angeles Police Department, Sheriff's Department. Below is an excerpt from her book It Happens Every Day: Inside the World of a Sex Crimes DA.

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