10 Questions
What is a polygraph?
An electromechanical instrument that measures physiological changes believed to be involuntary signs of deception
What is the theory behind polygraph or lie detector tests?
That a person who lies will have a rising blood pressure and a subconscious block in breathing
How do American courts generally view polygraph test results?
They almost uniformly reject polygraph results as evidence of guilt or innocence
Why do American courts reject polygraph test results?
Because polygraph tests have not yet attained scientific acceptance as a reliable and accurate means of ascertaining truth or deception
What did the court ruling in People v. Daniel state regarding polygraph tests?
That much faith and credit should not be vested upon a lie detector test as it is not conclusive
In the case mentioned, did the appellant provide a reason why the rule rejecting polygraph evidence should not apply?
No, the appellant did not provide any reason
What is the general rule regarding the admissibility of polygraph evidence in this jurisdiction?
Polygraph evidence is generally inadmissible
Which of the following is true about polygraph tests?
They measure physiological changes that are believed to be involuntary signs of deception
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is accurate?
American courts generally reject polygraph test results as evidence of guilt or innocence due to lack of scientific acceptance
What can be inferred about the jurisdiction mentioned in the text?
It is a jurisdiction that follows the same rule as most American courts regarding polygraph evidence
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