527 So. 2d 173 - Chamblee v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “"The jury was aware of the hypnotic session, heard the testimony of the expert witnesses from both sides on the subject, and was in a position to fairly evaluate the effect of the hypnotic session on the testimony of the witness. . . . We find in the case sub judice that the hypnotic session did not impair defense counsel's ability to cross-examine the victim, because the manner in which she testified, detailing the facts and circumstances surrounding the crimes, including the identification of appellant, indicates that her recollection and judgment were unimpaired by the hypnosis."”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 839 So. 2d 665 - Martin v. State

2. “"In considering hypnotically enhanced testimony, a court must conduct a balanced inquiry to determine if the testimony had a basis that was independent of the dangers associated with hypnosis. The inquiry should determine whether the witness's memory and ability to testify from it were distorted by the earlier hypnosis. The admissibility of such testimony is to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and the probative value of the testimony is to be weighed against its possible prejudicial effect."”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 839 So. 2d 665 - Martin v. State