Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

polygraph mandatory

is a polygraph mandatory for burglary investigation


Asked on 6/01/09, 7:46 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Brian Dinday Law Offices of Brian R. Dinday

Re: polygraph mandatory

Nope.

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Answered on 6/01/09, 7:49 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: polygraph mandatory

No, and if you're asking the question, you are apparently talking to police without an attorney to advise you to exercise your 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP. Get one before you convict yourself while 'being helpful', if you haven't already. Feel free to contact me if serious about doing so.

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Answered on 6/01/09, 8:13 pm
Allen Farshi Law Offices of Allen Farshi

Re: polygraph mandatory

I don't understand your question. A polygraph is not admissible evidence in court. However it may be used as persuasive corroborating evidence. Some agencies may require it (mandatory) as a condition of employment e.g. CIA

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Answered on 6/01/09, 11:21 pm


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