Circuit split · evidence law
Whether polygraph examination evidence is admissible at trial
1 federal appellate case on this question, each acknowledging the disagreement in its own words.
- United States v. Richard Anthony Wilford66 F3D 318
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals · September 20, 1995
“We decline to follow the First Circuit because it would be "such a drastic departure from our previous practice" of excluding polygraph evidence.” — Declines to follow another circuit
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The other side of the split
Decisions the acknowledging court(s) named as the opposing or joined side, quoted in the acknowledging opinion's own words.
- Declined to follow · 1st Cir.United States v. Lynn856 F.2d 430
“Lynn, 856 F.2d 430 (1st Cir.1988), where the First Circuit held that a defendant may cross-examine a government witness about a clause in a plea agreement requiring a polygraph examination.” — United States v. Richard Anthony Wilford, acknowledging the split
What the split turns on
- Anchor precedents:
- United States v. A & S Council Oil Co.947 F.2d 1128
- Doctrines & tests:
- Rule of Completeness
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