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polygraph test in Kansas

17 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2024 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Minnesota v. Murphygreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Murphy, 465 U.S. at 437 .

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United States v. Richardsgreen
ca10 · 2020 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024After all, the purpose of a polygraph test is not to elicit honest responses to innocuous questions such as, for example, whether Defendant enjoyed his morning coffee." Richards, 958 F.3d at 967.

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United States v. Steven Lynngreen
ca1 · 1988 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See United States v. Lynn, 856 F.2d 430 (1st Cir. 1988) (abuse of discretion to prohibit defense from cross-examining coconspirator on inconclusive results; exam part of plea agreement); United States v. Hart, 344 F. Supp. 522, 523-24 (E.D.N.Y. 1971) (jury allowed to determine how failed polygraph test affected principal witness’s credibility).

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United States v. Hartgreen
nyed · 1971 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See United States v. Lynn, 856 F.2d 430 (1st Cir. 1988) (abuse of discretion to prohibit defense from cross-examining coconspirator on inconclusive results; exam part of plea agreement); United States v. Hart, 344 F. Supp. 522, 523-24 (E.D.N.Y. 1971) (jury allowed to determine how failed polygraph test affected principal witness’s credibility).

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State v. Webbergreen
kan · 1996 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See State v. Webber, 260 Kan. 263, 276 , 918 P.2d 609 (1996) (refusal to submit to polygraph examination or the offer to do so is inadmissible); State v. McCarty, 224 Kan. 179, 182 , 578 P.2d 274 (1978) (noting that it is the rule in Kansas that a refusal to take a polygraph test is not admissible into evidence); State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 734 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978) (testimony that defendant refused a polygraph test is inadmissible); State v. Emory, 190 Kan. 406, 410 , 375 P.2d 585 (1962) (it was reversible error for trial court to admit evidence that the defendant refused to take a lie det

2001See State v. Webber, 260 Kan. 263, 276 , 918 P.2d 609 (1996) (refusal to submit to polygraph examination or the offer to do so is inadmissible); State v. McCarty, 224 Kan. 179, 182 , 578 P.2d 274 (1978) (noting that it is the rule in Kansas that a refusal to take a polygraph test is not admissible into evidence); State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 734 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978) (testimony that defendant refused a polygraph test is inadmissible); State v. Emory, 190 Kan. 406, 410 , 375 P.2d 585 (1962) (it was reversible error for trial court to admit evidence that the defendant refused to take a lie det

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State v. Wisegreen
kan · 1985 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See State v. Wise, 237 Kan. 117, 123-24 , 697 P.2d 1295 (1985).

1996See State v. Wise, 237 Kan. 117, 123-24 , 697 P.2d 1295 (1985).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Roach green
kan · 1978
2 sentences

2014In State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 737 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978), this court addressed whether a district court appropriately denied a defendant’s motion to strike his previous trial testimony about his willingness to take a polygraph test when the polygraph results were later available and about to be admitted into evidence.

2014In State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 737 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978), this court addressed whether a district court appropriately denied a defendant’s motion to strike his previous trial testimony about his willingness to take a polygraph test when the polygraph results were later available and about to be admitted into evidence.

41978–2014
State v. Emory green
kan · 1962
2 sentences

2001See State v. Webber, 260 Kan. 263, 276 , 918 P.2d 609 (1996) (refusal to submit to polygraph examination or the offer to do so is inadmissible); State v. McCarty, 224 Kan. 179, 182 , 578 P.2d 274 (1978) (noting that it is the rule in Kansas that a refusal to take a polygraph test is not admissible into evidence); State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 734 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978) (testimony that defendant refused a polygraph test is inadmissible); State v. Emory, 190 Kan. 406, 410 , 375 P.2d 585 (1962) (it was reversible error for trial court to admit evidence that the defendant refused to take a lie det

2001See State v. Webber, 260 Kan. 263, 276 , 918 P.2d 609 (1996) (refusal to submit to polygraph examination or the offer to do so is inadmissible); State v. McCarty, 224 Kan. 179, 182 , 578 P.2d 274 (1978) (noting that it is the rule in Kansas that a refusal to take a polygraph test is not admissible into evidence); State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 734 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978) (testimony that defendant refused a polygraph test is inadmissible); State v. Emory, 190 Kan. 406, 410 , 375 P.2d 585 (1962) (it was reversible error for trial court to admit evidence that the defendant refused to take a lie det

21969–2001
State v. Green green
kan · 1989
2 sentences

1996State v. Green, 245 Kan. 398, 405 , 781 P.2d 678 (1989).

1996State v. Green, 245 Kan. 398, 405 , 781 P.2d 678 (1989).

21996–1996
State v. Emery green
kan · 1975
2 sentences

1978(State v. Emery, 218 Kan. 423, 425 , 543 P.2d 897 [1975].

1978(State v. Emery, 218 Kan. 423, 425 , 543 P.2d 897 [1975].

21978–1978
United States v. Von Behren green
ca10 · 2016
1 sentence

2024In Von Behren, the 10th Circuit held that Colorado officials violated the Fifth Amendment by requiring a probationer to submit to a polygraph test as a condition of his supervised release and by threatening to revoke it for invoking his privilege against self- incrimination. 822 F.3d at 1141 .

12024–2024
People v. Mays green
calctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2022App. 150, 157-58 , 733 S.E.2d 100 (2012) (confession was not involuntary simply as a product of law enforcement officer's false statements that Graham failed a polygraph test and was incriminated by a DNA test); People v. Mays, 174 Cal. App. 4th 156, 165 , 95 Cal. Rptr. 2d 219 (2009) (provided a law enforcement officer's misrepresentations are not of the kind likely to produce a false confession, incriminating statements prompted by deception are admissible in evidence). 9 The district court wandered astray here in taking a hard stop against deceptive interview techniques in general.

12022–2022
State v. Henry green
kan · 1997
1 sentence

2022The Kansas Supreme Court rejected that contention and instead found that "[w]hen deciding if the totality of the circumstances supports a finding of probable cause, inclusion of facts pertaining to a polygraph test will not invalidate the issuance of a search warrant." 263 Kan. at 128 .

12022–2022
State v. Graham green
ncctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2022App. 150, 157-58 , 733 S.E.2d 100 (2012) (confession was not involuntary simply as a product of law enforcement officer's false statements that Graham failed a polygraph test and was incriminated by a DNA test); People v. Mays, 174 Cal. App. 4th 156, 165 , 95 Cal. Rptr. 2d 219 (2009) (provided a law enforcement officer's misrepresentations are not of the kind likely to produce a false confession, incriminating statements prompted by deception are admissible in evidence). 9 The district court wandered astray here in taking a hard stop against deceptive interview techniques in general.

12022–2022
State v. Hicks green
kan · 2006
2 sentences

2022The court reached a similar conclusion in State v. Hicks, 282 Kan. 599, 614 , 147 P.3d 1076 (2006), where it held an affidavit for a search warrant may include hearsay evidence provided it is accompanied by sufficient affirmative allegations of fact as to an affiant's personal knowledge related to the matter at issue.

2022The court reached a similar conclusion in State v. Hicks, 282 Kan. 599, 614 , 147 P.3d 1076 (2006), where it held an affidavit for a search warrant may include hearsay evidence provided it is accompanied by sufficient affirmative allegations of fact as to an affiant's personal knowledge related to the matter at issue.

12022–2022
State v. Allen green
neb · 2018
2 sentences

2020Appx. 776 , 782 (11th Cir. 2014) (unpublished opinion) (holding that it was not deficient performance for attorney to not arrange for defendant to take a polygraph test, as, subject to a few exceptions, polygraph tests are generally inadmissible); State v. Allen, 301 Neb. 560, 574 , 919 N.W.2d 500 (2018) (holding that it was not ineffective for defense counsel not to call polygraph examiner to establish a witness was lying when evidence was not admissible).

2020Appx. 776 , 782 (11th Cir. 2014) (unpublished opinion) (holding that it was not deficient performance for attorney to not arrange for defendant to take a polygraph test, as, subject to a few exceptions, polygraph tests are generally inadmissible); State v. Allen, 301 Neb. 560, 574 , 919 N.W.2d 500 (2018) (holding that it was not ineffective for defense counsel not to call polygraph examiner to establish a witness was lying when evidence was not admissible).

12020–2020
State v. Wilson green
kan · 2006
2 sentences

2014The district court sentenced Wilson to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years.” State v. Wilson, 281 Kan. 277, 278-80 , 130 P.3d 48 (2006).

2014The district court sentenced Wilson to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years.” State v. Wilson, 281 Kan. 277, 278-80 , 130 P.3d 48 (2006).

12014–2014
State v. Kesselring green
kan · 2005
1 sentence

2006In State v. Kesselring, 279 Kan. 671, 689 , 1112 P.3d 175 (2005), this court concluded that the defendant could not complain about the admission of testimony regarding polygraph examinations on appeal when he did not object to the testimony at trial and his defense counsel elicited the testimony.

12006–2006
State v. Lumley green
kanctapp · 1998
1 sentence

2006Rather, he accepted the benefit from it until it appeared it might cause him a problem.” 25 Kan.

12006–2006
State v. Lumley green
kan · 1999
1 sentence

2006This court found that this caveat did not apply to Lumley, who objected to the revocation of his probation due to his failure to truthfully respond to the polygraph test. 267 Kan. at 12 .

12006–2006
State v. Wills green
kan · 1988
2 sentences

2002Beard cites State v. Wills, 244 Kan. 62, 67-69 , 765 P.2d 1114 (1988), in support of the idea that to the extent that any ambiguity exists in a plea bargain, this court must strictly construe the agreement in favor of the defendant.

2002Beard cites State v. Wills, 244 Kan. 62, 67-69 , 765 P.2d 1114 (1988), in support of the idea that to the extent that any ambiguity exists in a plea bargain, this court must strictly construe the agreement in favor of the defendant.

12002–2002
State v. McCarty green
kan · 1978
2 sentences

2001See State v. Webber, 260 Kan. 263, 276 , 918 P.2d 609 (1996) (refusal to submit to polygraph examination or the offer to do so is inadmissible); State v. McCarty, 224 Kan. 179, 182 , 578 P.2d 274 (1978) (noting that it is the rule in Kansas that a refusal to take a polygraph test is not admissible into evidence); State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 734 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978) (testimony that defendant refused a polygraph test is inadmissible); State v. Emory, 190 Kan. 406, 410 , 375 P.2d 585 (1962) (it was reversible error for trial court to admit evidence that the defendant refused to take a lie det

2001See State v. Webber, 260 Kan. 263, 276 , 918 P.2d 609 (1996) (refusal to submit to polygraph examination or the offer to do so is inadmissible); State v. McCarty, 224 Kan. 179, 182 , 578 P.2d 274 (1978) (noting that it is the rule in Kansas that a refusal to take a polygraph test is not admissible into evidence); State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 734 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978) (testimony that defendant refused a polygraph test is inadmissible); State v. Emory, 190 Kan. 406, 410 , 375 P.2d 585 (1962) (it was reversible error for trial court to admit evidence that the defendant refused to take a lie det

12001–2001
State v. Knighten green
kan · 1996
1 sentence

1996“When the sufficiency of evidence is challenged in a criminal case, the standard of review is whether, after review of all the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, the appellate court is convinced that a rational fact- *71 finder could have found the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.” Knighten, 260 Kan. 47 , Syl. ¶ 1. (1) Conflicting testimony.

11996–1996
State v. Bowen green
kan · 1994
2 sentences

1996“The jury exercises the prerogative to determine the credibility of the witnesses, the weight to be given the evidence, and the reasonable inferences which may be drawn from the evidence.” State v. Bowen, 254 Kan. 618, 631 , 867 P.2d 1024 (1994). (2) The polygraph test The defendant argues that the testimony of one of the State’s witnesses is inadmissible as perjury because the witness failed a polygraph test prior to the trial.

1996“The jury exercises the prerogative to determine the credibility of the witnesses, the weight to be given the evidence, and the reasonable inferences which may be drawn from the evidence.” State v. Bowen, 254 Kan. 618, 631 , 867 P.2d 1024 (1994). (2) The polygraph test The defendant argues that the testimony of one of the State’s witnesses is inadmissible as perjury because the witness failed a polygraph test prior to the trial.

11996–1996
State v. Seward green
kan · 1947
2 sentences

1969The trial court in conformity with State v. Seward, 163 Kan. 136 , 181 P. 2d 478 , convened an in chambers hearing to consider the voluntariness of the confession.

1969The trial court in conformity with State v. Seward, 163 Kan. 136 , 181 P. 2d 478 , convened an in chambers hearing to consider the voluntariness of the confession.

11969–1969
State v. Lowry green
kan · 1947
2 sentences

1969(State v. Emory, 190 Kan. 406 , 375 P. 2d 585 , and State v. Lowry, 163 Kan. 622 , 185 P. 2d 147 .) The real issue here, however, is not whether the polygraph test had been entirely completed but whether the circumstances surrounding the following interrogation, resulting in petitioner’s confession, met the constitutional requirements of voluntariness. *763 The trial proceeded and Cowan testified as to statements made by petitioner to Allegrucci.

1969(State v. Emory, 190 Kan. 406 , 375 P. 2d 585 , and State v. Lowry, 163 Kan. 622 , 185 P. 2d 147 .) The real issue here, however, is not whether the polygraph test had been entirely completed but whether the circumstances surrounding the following interrogation, resulting in petitioner’s confession, met the constitutional requirements of voluntariness. *763 The trial proceeded and Cowan testified as to statements made by petitioner to Allegrucci.

11969–1969

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 60-404 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 60-445 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 60-447 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 60-455 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3107 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3401 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 22-3601 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 22-3717 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 174 (1964–2025) PA 113 (1955–2026) IL 97 (1966–2026) OH 89 (1973–2025) NY 73 (1968–2025) CA 70 (1959–2025) MI 64 (1970–2026) IN 56 (1971–2025) GA 51 (1975–2021) NJ 48 (1964–2026) FL 40 (1963–2013) MS 38 (1975–2022) OR 36 (1974–2025) WA 35 (1972–2026) MD 32 (1964–2021) MA 32 (1968–2025) NC 31 (1975–2014) WV 29 (1979–2023) AZ 29 (1964–2025) WI 27 (1974–2021) TN 27 (1964–2022) LA 24 (1970–2017) MN 23 (1977–2017) MO 22 (1974–2024) AL 21 (1971–2014) IA 20 (1972–2021) NM 19 (1974–2024) KS 17 (1969–2024) ME 15 (1975–2017) VA 15 (1986–2025) AR 15 (1978–2025) CO 14 (1981–2012) SD 11 (1973–2018) OK 10 (1977–2025) KY 10 (1977–2020) SC 10 (1973–2016) CT 9 (1966–2016) MT 8 (1978–2008) NH 8 (1965–2023) DE 8 (1981–2018) WY 7 (1977–2025) ND 7 (1978–1998) UT 7 (1985–2025) ID 6 (1979–2018) NE 6 (1979–2020) HI 4 (1962–2025) DC 4 (1996–2018) AK 4 (1979–1989) NV 4 (1976–1991) VT 3 (1975–2018) RI 3 (1981–1984)

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