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Frye test in North Carolina

6 North Carolina opinions name it 3 courts 1984–2004 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina 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
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.green
scotus · 1993 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2004
2 sentences

2000However, in Daubert the Court considered the language of Rule 702 and found that the drafters of the Federal Rules did not intend to incorporate the Frye test into the standard for admissibility of expert testimony. 509 U.S. at 587 .

2000However, in Daubert the Court considered the language of Rule 702 and found that the drafters of the Federal Rules did not intend to incorporate the Frye test into the standard for admissibility of expert testimony. 509 U.S. at 587 .

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State v. Penningtongreen
· 1990 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See, e.g., Pennington, 327 N.C. at 98 , 393 S.E.2d at 852 (noting that North Carolina courts “do not adhere exclusively to the [Frye] formula ... that the method of proof ‘must be sufficiently established to have gained general acceptance in the particular field in which it belongs.’ ” Rather, the Pennington Court, in analyzing North Carolina precedent, believed that “the inquiry underlying the Frye formula is one of the reliability of the scientific method rather than its popularity within a scientific community.”).

2003See, e.g., Pennington, 327 N.C. at 98 , 393 S.E.2d at 852 (noting that North Carolina courts “do not adhere exclusively to the [Frye] formula ... that the method of proof ‘must be sufficiently established to have gained general acceptance in the particular field in which it belongs.’ ” Rather, the Pennington Court, in analyzing North Carolina precedent, believed that “the inquiry underlying the Frye formula is one of the reliability of the scientific method rather than its popularity within a scientific community.”).

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Frye v. United Statesred
cadc · 1923 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Id. at 147 , 322 S.E.2d at 380 ; see Frye v. United States, 293 F. 1013 (D.C.

1999Id. at 147 , 322 S.E.2d at 380 ; see Frye v. United States, 293 F. 1013 (D.C.

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State v. MacKgreen
minn · 1980 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984As the Mack court stated, “Under the Frye rule, the results of mechanical or scientific testing are not admissible unless the testing has developed or improved to the point where experts in the field widely share the view that the results are scientifically reliable as accurate.” 292 N.W. 2d at 768 (Minn. 1980). *531 Courts which adopt the view that hypnotically refreshed testimony is inadmissible reject both the notion that a witness’s having been hypnotized goes only to his credibility and the belief that the unreliability inherent in hypnosis can be eliminated or sufficiently curbed by foll

1984As the Mack court stated, “Under the Frye rule, the results of mechanical or scientific testing are not admissible unless the testing has developed or improved to the point where experts in the field widely share the view that the results are scientifically reliable as accurate.” 292 N.W. 2d at 768 (Minn. 1980). *531 Courts which adopt the view that hypnotically refreshed testimony is inadmissible reject both the notion that a witness’s having been hypnotized goes only to his credibility and the belief that the unreliability inherent in hypnosis can be eliminated or sufficiently curbed by foll

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State v. Wakefieldgreen
minn · 1978 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984See State v. Wakefield, 263 N.W. 2d 76 (Minn. 1978) (considering the admissibility of polygraph results); State ex rel Trimble v. Hedman, 291 Minn. 442 , 192 N.W. 2d 432 (1971) (considering the admissibility of voice prints).

1984See State v. Wakefield, 263 N.W. 2d 76 (Minn. 1978) (considering the admissibility of polygraph results); State ex rel Trimble v. Hedman, 291 Minn. 442 , 192 N.W. 2d 432 (1971) (considering the admissibility of voice prints).

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State v. Foyegreen
nc · 1961 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984In holding that the results of polygraph examinations should not be admitted, we stressed that the polygraph had “not yet attained scientific acceptance as a reliable and accurate means of ascertaining truth or deception.” State v. Foye, 254 N.C. 704, 708 , 120 S.E. 2d 169, 172 (1961).

1984In holding that the results of polygraph examinations should not be admitted, we stressed that the polygraph had “not yet attained scientific acceptance as a reliable and accurate means of ascertaining truth or deception.” State v. Foye, 254 N.C. 704, 708 , 120 S.E. 2d 169, 172 (1961).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Bullard green
nc · 1984
2 sentences

1999Id. at 147 , 322 S.E.2d at 380 ; see Frye v. United States, 293 F. 1013 (D.C.

1999Id. at 147 , 322 S.E.2d at 380 ; see Frye v. United States, 293 F. 1013 (D.C.

11999–1999
State v. Peoples green
nc · 1984
2 sentences

1984Defendant argues that the Frye test has been chosen by the courts of this State to determine admissibility, 13 citing State v. Temple, 302 N.C. 1 , 273 S.E. 2d 273 (1981) and State v. Peoples, 311 N.C. 515 , 319 S.E. 2d 177 .

1984Defendant argues that the Frye test has been chosen by the courts of this State to determine admissibility, 13 citing State v. Temple, 302 N.C. 1 , 273 S.E. 2d 273 (1981) and State v. Peoples, 311 N.C. 515 , 319 S.E. 2d 177 .

11984–1984
State v. Temple green
nc · 1981
2 sentences

1984Defendant argues that the Frye test has been chosen by the courts of this State to determine admissibility, 13 citing State v. Temple, 302 N.C. 1 , 273 S.E. 2d 273 (1981) and State v. Peoples, 311 N.C. 515 , 319 S.E. 2d 177 .

1984Defendant argues that the Frye test has been chosen by the courts of this State to determine admissibility, 13 citing State v. Temple, 302 N.C. 1 , 273 S.E. 2d 273 (1981) and State v. Peoples, 311 N.C. 515 , 319 S.E. 2d 177 .

11984–1984
State Ex Rel. Trimble v. Hedman green
minn · 1971
2 sentences

1984See State v. Wakefield, 263 N.W. 2d 76 (Minn. 1978) (considering the admissibility of polygraph results); State ex rel Trimble v. Hedman, 291 Minn. 442 , 192 N.W. 2d 432 (1971) (considering the admissibility of voice prints).

1984See State v. Wakefield, 263 N.W. 2d 76 (Minn. 1978) (considering the admissibility of polygraph results); State ex rel Trimble v. Hedman, 291 Minn. 442 , 192 N.W. 2d 432 (1971) (considering the admissibility of voice prints).

11984–1984
United States v. Joe Corona Valdez green
ca5 · 1984
2 sentences

1984Valdez, 722 F. 2d at 1202 .

1984Valdez, 722 F. 2d at 1202 .

11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (5)

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

NY 396 (1979–2026) IL 308 (1983–2026) PA 240 (1977–2026) WA 219 (1978–2026) FL 180 (1983–2026) CA 138 (1976–2026) MD 60 (1978–2025) AZ 59 (1982–2016) NJ 52 (1978–2026) KS 48 (1981–2020) MO 47 (1985–2024) TX 38 (1984–2026) MA 33 (1975–2024) AL 32 (1984–2017) CO 30 (1982–2021) MN 29 (1980–2026) CT 29 (1984–2005) NE 25 (1992–2017) MS 25 (1990–2008) AK 23 (1983–2019) DC 23 (1979–2026) MI 22 (1977–2024) OH 19 (1975–2023) VA 17 (1988–2010) IN 17 (1984–2023) SD 15 (1985–2026) WV 14 (1980–2015) DE 10 (1985–2025) NM 10 (1993–2016) KY 10 (1991–2015) TN 10 (1986–2014) WI 10 (1981–2021) ID 10 (1984–2013) GA 9 (1982–2020) NH 9 (1992–2004) IA 8 (1986–2025) AR 8 (1989–1996) UT 8 (1980–2019) OR 7 (1984–2024) LA 7 (1982–2018) RI 7 (1985–2020) WY 6 (1983–2025) VT 6 (1993–2009) HI 6 (1992–2020) NC 6 (1984–2004) OK 6 (1994–2025) MT 6 (1991–2013) SC 5 (1990–2026) ND 4 (1983–2005) ME 3 (1978–2011)

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