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7 Utah opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Utah 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Wyrick v. Fieldsgreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Wyrick v. Fields, 459 U.S. 42, 48 (1982) (per curiam) (rejecting a lower court’s determination that the use of polygraph results in police questioning “is inherently coercive”).

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Male v. Haungreen
ca10 · 1994 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Malek v. Haun, 26 F.3d 1013, 1015 (10th Cir. 1994) ("Not only is there no constitutional or inherent right to receive parole prior to the expiration of a valid sentence, but, absent state standards for the granting of parole, decisions of a parole board do not automatically invoke due process protections.”). 40 .

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United States v. Yorkgreen
ca1 · 2004 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Von Behren, 822 F.3d at 1150 (holding that the state threatened a sex offender with revocation of supervised release by conditioning the release on successful completion of a sex offender treatment program that required an offender to truthfully respond during a polygraph test); Antelope, 395 F.3d at 1138-39 (9th Cir. 2005) *1028 (same); United States v. York, 357 F.3d 14, 24-25 (1st Cir. 2004) (holding that there was no threat of revocation of supervised release because the court construed a condition of the release as prohibiting revocation based on a valid assertion of the Fifth Amendment);

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United States v. Albert M. Leegreen
ca3 · 2003 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Von Behren, 822 F.3d at 1150 (holding that the state threatened a sex offender with revocation of supervised release by conditioning the release on successful completion of a sex offender treatment program that required an offender to truthfully respond during a polygraph test); Antelope, 395 F.3d at 1138-39 (9th Cir. 2005) *1028 (same); United States v. York, 357 F.3d 14, 24-25 (1st Cir. 2004) (holding that there was no threat of revocation of supervised release because the court construed a condition of the release as prohibiting revocation based on a valid assertion of the Fifth Amendment);

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United States v. Lawrence Antelope, United States of America v. Lawrence Antelopegreen
ca9 · 2005 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Von Behren, 822 F.3d at 1150 (holding that the state threatened a sex offender with revocation of supervised release by conditioning the release on successful completion of a sex offender treatment program that required an offender to truthfully respond during a polygraph test); Antelope, 395 F.3d at 1138-39 (9th Cir. 2005) *1028 (same); United States v. York, 357 F.3d 14, 24-25 (1st Cir. 2004) (holding that there was no threat of revocation of supervised release because the court construed a condition of the release as prohibiting revocation based on a valid assertion of the Fifth Amendment);

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United States v. Von Behrengreen
ca10 · 2016 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Von Behren, 822 F.3d at 1150 (holding that the state threatened a sex offender with revocation of supervised release by conditioning the release on successful completion of a sex offender treatment program that required an offender to truthfully respond during a polygraph test); Antelope, 395 F.3d at 1138-39 (9th Cir. 2005) *1028 (same); United States v. York, 357 F.3d 14, 24-25 (1st Cir. 2004) (holding that there was no threat of revocation of supervised release because the court construed a condition of the release as prohibiting revocation based on a valid assertion of the Fifth Amendment);

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State v. Wrightgreen
nj · 1984 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., State v. Wright, 97 N.J. 113 , 477 A.2d 1265, 1269 (1984) (“When defendants are not advised of their Miranda rights, or do not properly waive them, confessions elicited after a polygraph test are typically suppressed.”); People v. Harris, 128 A.D.2d 891 , 513 N.Y.S.2d 817, 818 (1987) (mem.) (confession admissible because defendant appeared voluntarily for polygraph test and fully advised of rights before post-polygraph confession).

1991See, e.g., State v. Wright, 97 N.J. 113 , 477 *1107 A.2d 1265, 1269 (1984) ("When defendants are not advised of their Miranda rights, or do not properly waive them, confessions elicited after a polygraph test are typically suppressed."); People v. Harris, 128 A.D.2d 891 , 513 N.Y.S.2d 817, 818 (1987) (mem.) (confession admissible because defendant appeared voluntarily for polygraph test and fully advised of rights before post-polygraph confession).

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People v. Harrisgreen
nyappdiv · 1987 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., State v. Wright, 97 N.J. 113 , 477 *1107 A.2d 1265, 1269 (1984) ("When defendants are not advised of their Miranda rights, or do not properly waive them, confessions elicited after a polygraph test are typically suppressed."); People v. Harris, 128 A.D.2d 891 , 513 N.Y.S.2d 817, 818 (1987) (mem.) (confession admissible because defendant appeared voluntarily for polygraph test and fully advised of rights before post-polygraph confession).

1991See, e.g., State v. Wright, 97 N.J. 113 , 477 *1107 A.2d 1265, 1269 (1984) ("When defendants are not advised of their Miranda rights, or do not properly waive them, confessions elicited after a polygraph test are typically suppressed."); People v. Harris, 128 A.D.2d 891 , 513 N.Y.S.2d 817, 818 (1987) (mem.) (confession admissible because defendant appeared voluntarily for polygraph test and fully advised of rights before post-polygraph confession).

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People v. Baileygreen
nyappdiv · 1988 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991But see, e.g., Whalen v. State, 434 A.2d 1346, 1352 (Del.1980) (“appearance at the police station for the polygraph test demonstrates a waiver of his Miranda rights”), cert, denied, 455 U.S. 910 , 102 S.Ct. 1258 , 71 L.Ed.2d 449 (1982); People v. Bailey, 140 A.D.2d 356 , 527 N.Y.S.2d 845, 847-48 (1988) (willingness to aid in investigation demonstrated that polygraph not custodial). .

1991But see, e.g., Whalen v. State, 434 A.2d 1346, 1352 (Del.1980) ("appearance at the police station for the polygraph test demonstrates a waiver of his Miranda rights"), cert. denied, 455 U.S. 910 , 102 S.Ct. 1258 , 71 L.Ed.2d 449 (1982); People v. Bailey, 140 A.D.2d 356 , 527 N.Y.S.2d 845, 847-48 (1988) (willingness to aid in investigation demonstrated that polygraph not custodial). [11] The state cites testimony to the effect that defendant did not consider himself under arrest even after he was formally arrested, suggesting this demonstrates that defendant could not have believed he was in cu

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United States v. Isiah Williams and Michael Manninggreen
ca2 · 1978 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989As has been noted by one authority, “[ojpin-ions which are based in large measure on a subjective analysis may have less probative value because it may be difficult to evaluate the skill of the expert in extrapolating a judgment from the scientific data.” Weinstein, supra note 8, at 702-42 (citing United States v. Williams, 583 F.2d 1194, 1198 (2d Cir.1978) (spectrography is qualitatively different than polygraph evidence, because in polygraph analysis, the examiner must extrapolate from the data a judgment of something that is not directly measured by the polygraph test, whereas spectrography

1989As has been noted by one authority, "[o]pinions which are based in large measure on a subjective analysis may have less probative value because it may be difficult to evaluate the skill of the expert in extrapolating a judgment from the scientific data." Weinstein, supra note 8, at 702-42 (citing United States v. Williams, 583 F.2d 1194, 1198 (2d Cir.1978) (spectrography is qualitatively different than polygraph evidence, because in polygraph analysis, the examiner must extrapolate from the data a judgment of something that is not directly measured by the polygraph test, whereas spectrography

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Commonwealth v. Mooregreen
mass · 1979 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987Nevertheless, for discussion of the subject, see generally Commonwealth v. Moore, 379 Mass. 106, 112-14 , 393 N.E.2d 904, 909-10 (1979) and cases cited therein. [34] We also note that during cross-examination outside the presence of the jury, the examiner admitted that he could not unequivocally state that Sagers' test results were not a product of fear, guilt, or other "things" unrelated to her actual involvement with this case. [35] Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-207 (2)(g) (Supp. 1987). [36] Cf. State v. Maestas, 564 P.2d 1386, 1389 (Utah 1977) ("Courts have found no prejudice where information that

1987Nevertheless, for discussion of the subject, see generally Commonwealth v. Moore, 379 Mass. 106, 112-14 , 393 N.E.2d 904, 909-10 (1979) and cases cited therein. [34] We also note that during cross-examination outside the presence of the jury, the examiner admitted that he could not unequivocally state that Sagers' test results were not a product of fear, guilt, or other "things" unrelated to her actual involvement with this case. [35] Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-207 (2)(g) (Supp. 1987). [36] Cf. State v. Maestas, 564 P.2d 1386, 1389 (Utah 1977) ("Courts have found no prejudice where information that

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State v. Rammelgreen
utah · 1986 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Nevertheless, for discussion of the subject, see generally Commonwealth v. Moore, 379 Mass. 106, 112-14 , 393 N.E.2d 904, 909-10 (1979) and cases cited therein. [34] We also note that during cross-examination outside the presence of the jury, the examiner admitted that he could not unequivocally state that Sagers' test results were not a product of fear, guilt, or other "things" unrelated to her actual involvement with this case. [35] Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-207 (2)(g) (Supp. 1987). [36] Cf. State v. Maestas, 564 P.2d 1386, 1389 (Utah 1977) ("Courts have found no prejudice where information that

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State v. Maestasgreen
utah · 1977 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Nevertheless, for discussion of the subject, see generally Commonwealth v. Moore, 379 Mass. 106, 112-14 , 393 N.E.2d 904, 909-10 (1979) and cases cited therein. [34] We also note that during cross-examination outside the presence of the jury, the examiner admitted that he could not unequivocally state that Sagers' test results were not a product of fear, guilt, or other "things" unrelated to her actual involvement with this case. [35] Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-207 (2)(g) (Supp. 1987). [36] Cf. State v. Maestas, 564 P.2d 1386, 1389 (Utah 1977) ("Courts have found no prejudice where information that

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Oregon v. Bradshawgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985See Oregon v. Bradshaw, 462 U.S. 1039 , 103 S.Ct. 2830 , 77 L.Ed.2d 405 (1983).

1985See Oregon v. Bradshaw, 462 U.S. 1039 , 103 S.Ct. 2830 , 77 L.Ed.2d 405 (1983).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (4)

CaseNegativeCited
Whalen v. Stategreen
del · 1981 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991But see, e.g., Whalen v. State, 434 A.2d 1346, 1352 (Del.1980) (“appearance at the police station for the polygraph test demonstrates a waiver of his Miranda rights”), cert, denied, 455 U.S. 910 , 102 S.Ct. 1258 , 71 L.Ed.2d 449 (1982); People v. Bailey, 140 A.D.2d 356 , 527 N.Y.S.2d 845, 847-48 (1988) (willingness to aid in investigation demonstrated that polygraph not custodial). .

1991But see, e.g., Whalen v. State, 434 A.2d 1346, 1352 (Del.1980) ("appearance at the police station for the polygraph test demonstrates a waiver of his Miranda rights"), cert. denied, 455 U.S. 910 , 102 S.Ct. 1258 , 71 L.Ed.2d 449 (1982); People v. Bailey, 140 A.D.2d 356 , 527 N.Y.S.2d 845, 847-48 (1988) (willingness to aid in investigation demonstrated that polygraph not custodial). [11] The state cites testimony to the effect that defendant did not consider himself under arrest even after he was formally arrested, suggesting this demonstrates that defendant could not have believed he was in cu

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Kretchmar v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991But see, e.g., Whalen v. State, 434 A.2d 1346, 1352 (Del.1980) (“appearance at the police station for the polygraph test demonstrates a waiver of his Miranda rights”), cert, denied, 455 U.S. 910 , 102 S.Ct. 1258 , 71 L.Ed.2d 449 (1982); People v. Bailey, 140 A.D.2d 356 , 527 N.Y.S.2d 845, 847-48 (1988) (willingness to aid in investigation demonstrated that polygraph not custodial). .

1991But see, e.g., Whalen v. State, 434 A.2d 1346, 1352 (Del.1980) ("appearance at the police station for the polygraph test demonstrates a waiver of his Miranda rights"), cert. denied, 455 U.S. 910 , 102 S.Ct. 1258 , 71 L.Ed.2d 449 (1982); People v. Bailey, 140 A.D.2d 356 , 527 N.Y.S.2d 845, 847-48 (1988) (willingness to aid in investigation demonstrated that polygraph not custodial). [11] The state cites testimony to the effect that defendant did not consider himself under arrest even after he was formally arrested, suggesting this demonstrates that defendant could not have believed he was in cu

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Ribotsky v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991But see, e.g., Whalen v. State, 434 A.2d 1346, 1352 (Del.1980) (“appearance at the police station for the polygraph test demonstrates a waiver of his Miranda rights”), cert, denied, 455 U.S. 910 , 102 S.Ct. 1258 , 71 L.Ed.2d 449 (1982); People v. Bailey, 140 A.D.2d 356 , 527 N.Y.S.2d 845, 847-48 (1988) (willingness to aid in investigation demonstrated that polygraph not custodial). .

1991But see, e.g., Whalen v. State, 434 A.2d 1346, 1352 (Del.1980) ("appearance at the police station for the polygraph test demonstrates a waiver of his Miranda rights"), cert. denied, 455 U.S. 910 , 102 S.Ct. 1258 , 71 L.Ed.2d 449 (1982); People v. Bailey, 140 A.D.2d 356 , 527 N.Y.S.2d 845, 847-48 (1988) (willingness to aid in investigation demonstrated that polygraph not custodial). [11] The state cites testimony to the effect that defendant did not consider himself under arrest even after he was formally arrested, suggesting this demonstrates that defendant could not have believed he was in cu

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Piatt v. Lovettgreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991But see, e.g., Whalen v. State, 434 A.2d 1346, 1352 (Del.1980) (“appearance at the police station for the polygraph test demonstrates a waiver of his Miranda rights”), cert, denied, 455 U.S. 910 , 102 S.Ct. 1258 , 71 L.Ed.2d 449 (1982); People v. Bailey, 140 A.D.2d 356 , 527 N.Y.S.2d 845, 847-48 (1988) (willingness to aid in investigation demonstrated that polygraph not custodial). .

1991But see, e.g., Whalen v. State, 434 A.2d 1346, 1352 (Del.1980) ("appearance at the police station for the polygraph test demonstrates a waiver of his Miranda rights"), cert. denied, 455 U.S. 910 , 102 S.Ct. 1258 , 71 L.Ed.2d 449 (1982); People v. Bailey, 140 A.D.2d 356 , 527 N.Y.S.2d 845, 847-48 (1988) (willingness to aid in investigation demonstrated that polygraph not custodial). [11] The state cites testimony to the effect that defendant did not consider himself under arrest even after he was formally arrested, suggesting this demonstrates that defendant could not have believed he was in cu

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Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Jacobsen neutral
utahctapp · 2025
1 sentence

2025Jacobsen was also notified, again, of his Miranda rights; before the polygraph began, Jacobsen signed a form captioned “Advice of Rights” that contained the Miranda warnings, including that he had “the right 20220103-CA 3 2025 UT App 73 State v. Jacobsen to remain silent,” “the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before” any questions were put to him, and “the right to have a lawyer with [him] during questioning.” ¶8 The examination was performed at the police station by a special agent (Agent) with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

12025–2025
State v. Goodall green
utahctapp · 2024
2 sentences

2024The State stipulated to excluding the polygraph test results but opposed 20210622-CA 6 2024 UT App 100 State v. Goodall exclusion of Goodall’s post-polygraph statements.

2024The trial court did not err in determining that the officers used no “improper threats, implied promises, false friend, or coercive police tactics” and were, in fact, “cautious in obtaining two Miranda waivers within a short period of time.” The recordings of the interviews support the trial court’s finding and 20210622-CA 14 2024 UT App 100 State v. Goodall show not only that Officer’s and the Chief’s actions and statements were permissible, but that they also made notable efforts to accommodate Goodall and ensure he understood his rights. ¶34 Finally, the Chief’s use of the polygraph test an

12024–2024
People v. Ayers green
nyappdiv · 1988
2 sentences

1991But see, e.g., Whalen v. State, 434 A.2d 1346, 1352 (Del.1980) (“appearance at the police station for the polygraph test demonstrates a waiver of his Miranda rights”), cert, denied, 455 U.S. 910 , 102 S.Ct. 1258 , 71 L.Ed.2d 449 (1982); People v. Bailey, 140 A.D.2d 356 , 527 N.Y.S.2d 845, 847-48 (1988) (willingness to aid in investigation demonstrated that polygraph not custodial). .

1991But see, e.g., Whalen v. State, 434 A.2d 1346, 1352 (Del.1980) ("appearance at the police station for the polygraph test demonstrates a waiver of his Miranda rights"), cert. denied, 455 U.S. 910 , 102 S.Ct. 1258 , 71 L.Ed.2d 449 (1982); People v. Bailey, 140 A.D.2d 356 , 527 N.Y.S.2d 845, 847-48 (1988) (willingness to aid in investigation demonstrated that polygraph not custodial). [11] The state cites testimony to the effect that defendant did not consider himself under arrest even after he was formally arrested, suggesting this demonstrates that defendant could not have believed he was in cu

11991–1991
Bomengo v. United States green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1989As has been noted by one authority, “[ojpin-ions which are based in large measure on a subjective analysis may have less probative value because it may be difficult to evaluate the skill of the expert in extrapolating a judgment from the scientific data.” Weinstein, supra note 8, at 702-42 (citing United States v. Williams, 583 F.2d 1194, 1198 (2d Cir.1978) (spectrography is qualitatively different than polygraph evidence, because in polygraph analysis, the examiner must extrapolate from the data a judgment of something that is not directly measured by the polygraph test, whereas spectrography

1989As has been noted by one authority, "[o]pinions which are based in large measure on a subjective analysis may have less probative value because it may be difficult to evaluate the skill of the expert in extrapolating a judgment from the scientific data." Weinstein, supra note 8, at 702-42 (citing United States v. Williams, 583 F.2d 1194, 1198 (2d Cir.1978) (spectrography is qualitatively different than polygraph evidence, because in polygraph analysis, the examiner must extrapolate from the data a judgment of something that is not directly measured by the polygraph test, whereas spectrography

11989–1989
Kelly v. Louisiana green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1989As has been noted by one authority, “[ojpin-ions which are based in large measure on a subjective analysis may have less probative value because it may be difficult to evaluate the skill of the expert in extrapolating a judgment from the scientific data.” Weinstein, supra note 8, at 702-42 (citing United States v. Williams, 583 F.2d 1194, 1198 (2d Cir.1978) (spectrography is qualitatively different than polygraph evidence, because in polygraph analysis, the examiner must extrapolate from the data a judgment of something that is not directly measured by the polygraph test, whereas spectrography

1989As has been noted by one authority, "[o]pinions which are based in large measure on a subjective analysis may have less probative value because it may be difficult to evaluate the skill of the expert in extrapolating a judgment from the scientific data." Weinstein, supra note 8, at 702-42 (citing United States v. Williams, 583 F.2d 1194, 1198 (2d Cir.1978) (spectrography is qualitatively different than polygraph evidence, because in polygraph analysis, the examiner must extrapolate from the data a judgment of something that is not directly measured by the polygraph test, whereas spectrography

11989–1989

Statutes the citing opinions construe

UT § Utah Code § 76-5-203 (3)

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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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