SOC 1500 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Young Offenders Act, F.E.A.R., Labeling Theory

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 1500
• Professor: Michelle Dumas

Document Summary

Perceptions & outcomes able to influence people"s perception on what science can do to predict crime. People expect the same result that they see on television. Jury needs more physical evidence than what is seen on csi. Television people watch tv more than they use the internet. Jury can influence jury who chose if someone is guilty in court. Fault forensics science can make someone look guilty when they are actually innocent. Legal changes now the court can ask the jury how much tv they watch and how that can influence their perception of crime. Defined unrealistic expectation regarding what forensic science can accomplish based on watching television or pop culture. Precision always precise and correct and never make mistakes. Evidence never lies -is a common phrase used in the show. Job duties people can do everything, scientist in the lab and police to interrogate suspects.