defense rely more heavily on forensic ‘C.S.I.’ technicians than before. They expect the technicians to quickly process blood, fingerprint, or DNA evidence in their favor. DNA samples like blood or hair evidence now dominate a larger part of court cases. This is in contrast to previous cases where motive and opportunity to commit a crime were the main focus. This puts added pressure on forensic technicians. Never before has such a popular TV show had such an important effect on the justice system.