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Shocker: Computer Animations In Court Influence Jury Perception
from the oh-really? dept
Four years ago, we wrote about the increasing use of computer generated animation in court cases to help give the jury a picture of what happened. At the time, we wrote that it sounded like a terrible idea in most cases -- since whoever made the animation could clearly make it out to favor their case strongly. Even though the jury would understand that it was part of one side's case, as long as the animation was moderately believable, it would likely influence the jury to believe that's exactly what really happened. New research is suggesting exactly that. Juries who see computer animations are strongly influenced and biased by the animations, and cannot easily disregard what they've seen. This seems a bit obvious. Part of the role of the juror is to try to figure out what actually happened at the scene of the crime, and anything that helps them "picture" the events in their minds are likely to have a very strong influence over how they imagine things happened -- even if elements of the animation are entirely made up. While some may wonder how this is any different than with a lawyer simply describing what may have happened, the fact that the video shows so many elements at the scene -- some of which may seem minor -- means that it can go well beyond just a verbal description in influencing how people imagine the event played out.
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Donkey Kong anyone?
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"Hmmm, heck, as long as each side got the same access to the same tools to generate their view, maybe it would be a good thing!
msykes"
If people are going to decide the fate of others, they should be able to think for themselves and discern truth.
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More rich getting off
1. Every wealthy defendant’s lawyer will use this to show their client in the best light, this will lead to prosecutors getting animation departments to have their own version of events. Of course the same said wealthy person’s defense team will be better financed and thus have a more believable animated presentation.
2. Poorer defendants (including all that have to use a Public Defender) will not have the resources for this tool.
So in the end you end up right where we are now, spend enough money get away with murder. Be poor, and go to jail for crimes you may not have committed.
I do believe we have the best criminal justice system in the world. Just a sad fact of life that the wealthy/affluent people of the world get to live by different rules.
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They may not have more money then the government but the point is that the Gov. will not spend as much to protect you as a rich guy will spend to protect himself.
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What next?
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if the animations helped you, would you really be
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manipulation of perception
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manipulation of perception
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Re: What next?
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