Abstract
American courts have traditionally held that evidence pertaining to the results of a lie-detector test is inadmissible in a criminal proceeding on behalf of either the prosecution or defense….In recent years, however, a few jurisdictions have withdrawn from the traditional approach and have admitted lie-detector evidence in limited situations, notwithstanding objection by the adverse party….The decision of whether or not to adopt the approach presented here must critically evaluate the potential value of polygraph evidence along with its potential dangers. In so doing, the courts of Ohio should determine whether a procedure may be devised to maximize the value and ameliorate the possible prejudices that may result.
Recommended Citation
Heslop, Bruce C.
(1972)
"The Admissibility of Polygraph ("Lie Detector") Evidence Pursuant to Stipulation in Criminal Proceedings,"
Akron Law Review: Vol. 5:
Iss.
2, Article 3.
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