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results of a polygraph test in Louisiana

6 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2005 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Louisiana 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Womackgreen
lactapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2005However, "[e]ven though any reference to the results of a polygraph test would be improper, an appellate court will not automatically reverse a conviction whenever an impermissible reference to a polygraph exam is made during a criminal trial." State v. Womack, 592 So.2d 872, 881 (La.App. 2 Cir.1991), writ denied, 600 So.2d 675 (La.1992).

2004However, "[e]ven though any reference to the results of a polygraph test would be improper, an appellate court will not automatically reverse a conviction whenever an impermissible reference to a polygraph exam is made during a criminal trial." State v. Womack, 592 So.2d 872, 881 (La.App. 2 Cir.1991), writ denied, 600 So.2d 675 (La.1992). [5] A reversal and new trial are required only if there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of might have contributed to the conviction.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Womack green
la · 1992
2 sentences

2005However, "[e]ven though any reference to the results of a polygraph test would be improper, an appellate court will not automatically reverse a conviction whenever an impermissible reference to a polygraph exam is made during a criminal trial." State v. Womack, 592 So.2d 872, 881 (La.App. 2 Cir.1991), writ denied, 600 So.2d 675 (La.1992).

2004However, "[e]ven though any reference to the results of a polygraph test would be improper, an appellate court will not automatically reverse a conviction whenever an impermissible reference to a polygraph exam is made during a criminal trial." State v. Womack, 592 So.2d 872, 881 (La.App. 2 Cir.1991), writ denied, 600 So.2d 675 (La.1992). [5] A reversal and new trial are required only if there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of might have contributed to the conviction.

22004–2005
State v. Hocum green
la · 1984
2 sentences

2004Hocum, supra at 604-605 ; State v. Semien, 566 So.2d 1032 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1990), writ denied, 569 So.2d 960 (La. 1990).

1988State v. Hocum, 456 So.2d 602 (La.1984); State v. Edwards, 406 So.2d 1331 (La.1981); State v. Governor, 331 So.2d 443 (La.1976).

21988–2004
State v. Governor green
la · 1976
2 sentences

1988State v. Hocum, 456 So.2d 602 (La.1984); State v. Edwards, 406 So.2d 1331 (La.1981); State v. Governor, 331 So.2d 443 (La.1976).

1981State v. Governor, 331 So.2d 443 (La.1976); State v. Refuge, 270 So.2d 842 (La.1974).

21981–1988
State v. Semien neutral
lactapp · 1990
1 sentence

2004Hocum, supra at 604-605 ; State v. Semien, 566 So.2d 1032 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1990), writ denied, 569 So.2d 960 (La. 1990).

12004–2004
State v. Semien neutral
la · 1990
1 sentence

2004Hocum, supra at 604-605 ; State v. Semien, 566 So.2d 1032 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1990), writ denied, 569 So.2d 960 (La. 1990).

12004–2004
State v. Edwards green
la · 1981
1 sentence

1988State v. Hocum, 456 So.2d 602 (La.1984); State v. Edwards, 406 So.2d 1331 (La.1981); State v. Governor, 331 So.2d 443 (La.1976).

11988–1988
State v. Catanese green
la · 1979
1 sentence

1982At the hearing on the motion for a new trial, the trial judge refused to admit the results of the polygraph examination into evidence "in view of the jurisprudence of this state." The trial court appears to have been unaware of this Court's decision in State v. Catanese, 368 So.2d 975 (La.1979), which allowed the admission of polygraph evidence at post-trial proceedings.

11982–1982
State v. Refuge green
la · 1972
1 sentence

1981State v. Governor, 331 So.2d 443 (La.1976); State v. Refuge, 270 So.2d 842 (La.1974).

11981–1981
State v. Whitmore green
la · 1977
1 sentence

1979State v. Titus, 358 So.2d 912 (La.1978); State v. Whitmore, 353 So.2d 1286 (La.1977). [1] Moreover, the trial court has the discretion to rule the results inadmissible even if the defense and prosecution have stipulated their admission.

11979–1979
State v. Titus green
la · 1978
1 sentence

1979State v. Titus, 358 So.2d 912 (La.1978); State v. Whitmore, 353 So.2d 1286 (La.1977). [1] Moreover, the trial court has the discretion to rule the results inadmissible even if the defense and prosecution have stipulated their admission.

11979–1979

Where else courts name it

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