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lie detector test in Alabama

6 Alabama opinions name it 1 courts 1972–2002 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alabama 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Sohngreen
nyappdiv · 1989 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000As a New York court noted in People v. Sohn, 539 N.Y.S.2d 29 , 148 A.D.2d 553, 556-57 (1989): "`The use of a polygraph will not, in and of itself, render a confession inadmissible as the product of coercion....

2000As a New York court noted in People v. Sohn, 539 N.Y.S.2d 29 , 148 A.D.2d 553, 556-57 (1989): "`The use of a polygraph will not, in and of itself, render a confession inadmissible as the product of coercion....

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Freeman v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See Freeman v. State, 555 So.2d 196, 203 (Ala.Cr.App.1988), aff'd, 555 So.2d 215 (Ala.Cr.App.1988), cert. denied, 496 U.S. 912 , 110 S.Ct. 2604 , 110 L.Ed.2d 284 (1990).

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Ex Parte Freemangreen
ala · 1989 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See Freeman v. State, 555 So.2d 196, 203 (Ala.Cr.App.1988), aff'd, 555 So.2d 215 (Ala.Cr.App.1988), cert. denied, 496 U.S. 912 , 110 S.Ct. 2604 , 110 L.Ed.2d 284 (1990).

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In re McFaddengreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See Freeman v. State, 555 So.2d 196, 203 (Ala.Cr.App.1988), aff'd, 555 So.2d 215 (Ala.Cr.App.1988), cert. denied, 496 U.S. 912 , 110 S.Ct. 2604 , 110 L.Ed.2d 284 (1990).

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Acosta v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See Freeman v. State, 555 So.2d 196, 203 (Ala.Cr.App.1988), aff'd, 555 So.2d 215 (Ala.Cr.App.1988), cert. denied, 496 U.S. 912 , 110 S.Ct. 2604 , 110 L.Ed.2d 284 (1990).

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State v. Dorseygreen
nm · 1975 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982See State v. Dorsey, 88 N.M. 184 , 539 P.2d 204 (1974); People v. Daniels, 102 Misc.2d 540 , 422 N.Y.S.2d 832, 837 (N.Y.Sup.

1982See State v. Dorsey, 88 N.M. 184 , 539 P.2d 204 (1974); People v. Daniels, 102 Misc.2d 540 , 422 N.Y.S.2d 832, 837 (N.Y.Sup.

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People v. Danielsgreen
nysupct · 1979 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982See State v. Dorsey, 88 N.M. 184 , 539 P.2d 204 (1974); People v. Daniels, 102 Misc.2d 540 , 422 N.Y.S.2d 832, 837 (N.Y.Sup.

1982See State v. Dorsey, 88 N.M. 184 , 539 P.2d 204 (1974); People v. Daniels, 102 Misc.2d 540 , 422 N.Y.S.2d 832, 837 (N.Y.Sup.

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Schmerber v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1966 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982That the stipulation, whether written or oral, should be preceded by the trial judge's informing the defendant of his right against self-incrimination, his right to refuse to submit to the test, see Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757, 764 , 86 S.Ct. 1826, 1832 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908, 916 (1966), and his right, under ordinary rules of evidence, *300 to have the fact or outcome of a lie detector test excluded.

1982That the stipulation, whether written or oral, should be preceded by the trial judge's informing the defendant of his right against self-incrimination, his right to refuse to submit to the test, see Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757, 764 , 86 S.Ct. 1826, 1832 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908, 916 (1966), and his right, under ordinary rules of evidence, *300 to have the fact or outcome of a lie detector test excluded.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Johnson v. State green
fladistctapp · 1964
2 sentences

1995"In Johnson v. State, (Fla.App.) 1964, 166 So.2d 798 , the court stated: "`Perhaps the most frequent instances of a jury being advised of a defendant's having taken a lie detector test are in cases involving confessions or admissions procured in anticipation of, during or subsequent to administration of a lie detector examination.

1972In Johnson v. State, (Fla.App.) 1964, 166 So.2d 798 , the court stated: “Perhaps the most frequent instances of a jury being advised of a defendant’s having taken a lie detector test are in cases involving confessions or admissions procured in anticipation of, during or subsequent to administration of a lie detector examination.

21972–1995
Frye v. United States red
cadc · 1923
1 sentence

2002"In Frye v. United States, [ 293 F. 1013 (D.C.Cir.1923)] it was held that the lie detector test had not gained the standing and recognition in the scientific community sufficient to admit its results through expert opinion.

12002–2002
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2000A voice stress instrument is designed to monitor and display the variance in microtremors as a person responds to specific questions." (Footnote cont'd.) Palmatier, The Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer, 16 No.4 GP Solo & Small Firm Law. 42 (1999). [6] Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966). [7] We have held that police may confront an accused with the results of a codefendant's lie detector test.

2000A voice stress instrument is designed to monitor and display the variance in microtremors as a person responds to specific questions." (Footnote cont'd.) Palmatier, The Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer, 16 No.4 GP Solo & Small Firm Law. 42 (1999). [6] Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966). [7] We have held that police may confront an accused with the results of a codefendant's lie detector test.

12000–2000
Grace v. State neutral
ala · 1972
1 sentence

1995It is well established that the mere fact that a lie detector examination may have been involved in procuring a confession does not render the confession inadmissible. (citing cases) However, if the defendant is forced to submit to the examination or if the methods of examination are such as to constitute actual or psychological coercion the resulting confession may well be found involuntary.'" Grace v. State, 48 Ala.App. 507, 509 , 266 So.2d 310, 312 , cert. denied, 289 Ala. 744 , 266 So.2d 316 (1972).

11995–1995
Grace v. State neutral
alacrimapp · 1972
2 sentences

1995It is well established that the mere fact that a lie detector examination may have been involved in procuring a confession does not render the confession inadmissible. (citing cases) However, if the defendant is forced to submit to the examination or if the methods of examination are such as to constitute actual or psychological coercion the resulting confession may well be found involuntary.'" Grace v. State, 48 Ala.App. 507, 509 , 266 So.2d 310, 312 , cert. denied, 289 Ala. 744 , 266 So.2d 316 (1972).

1995It is well established that the mere fact that a lie detector examination may have been involved in procuring a confession does not render the confession inadmissible. (citing cases) However, if the defendant is forced to submit to the examination or if the methods of examination are such as to constitute actual or psychological coercion the resulting confession may well be found involuntary.'" Grace v. State, 48 Ala.App. 507, 509 , 266 So.2d 310, 312 , cert. denied, 289 Ala. 744 , 266 So.2d 316 (1972).

11995–1995
Hale v. State neutral
· 1972
1 sentence

1995It is well established that the mere fact that a lie detector examination may have been involved in procuring a confession does not render the confession inadmissible. (citing cases) However, if the defendant is forced to submit to the examination or if the methods of examination are such as to constitute actual or psychological coercion the resulting confession may well be found involuntary.'" Grace v. State, 48 Ala.App. 507, 509 , 266 So.2d 310, 312 , cert. denied, 289 Ala. 744 , 266 So.2d 316 (1972).

11995–1995
Willcutt v. State green
ala · 1969
2 sentences

1988"The weight of the evidence, the credibility of the witnesses, and inferences to be drawn from the evidence, where susceptible of more than one rational conclusion, are for the jury alone." Willcutt v. State , 284 Ala. 547 , 549 , 226 So.2d 328 , 330 (1969).

1988"The weight of the evidence, the credibility of the witnesses, and inferences to be drawn from the evidence, where susceptible of more than one rational conclusion, are for the jury alone." Willcutt v. State , 284 Ala. 547 , 549 , 226 So.2d 328 , 330 (1969).

11988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-49 (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

CA 63 (1950–2025) IL 55 (1948–2026) GA 50 (1975–2016) TX 43 (1952–2023) MD 39 (1958–2025) PA 37 (1970–2021) FL 31 (1953–2010) NY 29 (1961–2025) LA 23 (1972–2022) OH 21 (1960–2024) MI 20 (1949–2025) NJ 19 (1961–2007) MS 18 (1955–2018) IN 16 (1974–2023) KS 14 (1959–2014) MA 12 (1973–2026) CO 12 (1959–2015) MN 11 (1952–2017) MO 11 (1960–2016) TN 10 (1958–2000) DC 9 (1978–2016) WA 9 (1979–2026) AZ 9 (1962–2016) NM 9 (1961–2018) ME 9 (1962–2009) AR 9 (1977–2010) UT 8 (1991–2026) IA 8 (1960–2009) KY 7 (1957–2016) SD 7 (1973–2014) OK 7 (1951–2009) HI 6 (1962–2019) AL 6 (1972–2002) VA 6 (1965–2010) SC 6 (1959–2022) NE 5 (1949–2018) DE 5 (1981–2023) NC 4 (1975–2009) ND 4 (1950–1998) WY 4 (1986–2020) OR 4 (1981–2020) WI 3 (1964–1974) ID 3 (1982–1991) AK 3 (1979–1996) RI 3 (1971–1994) MT 2 (1964–1978) NH 2 (1965–1993)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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