Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina

I was robbed at gun point on April 5th. Now the sheriffs deputy wants me to take a lie detector test. What are my rights? Can I refuse?


Asked on 5/02/13, 1:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michelle Sparrow Sparrow Law Firm

Thank you for your inquiry. If you would like to speak with an attorney in regards to this matter, please give our office a call, (919) 829-3500.

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Answered on 5/02/13, 1:49 pm
Clarke Dummit Dummit Fradin (Winston-Salem Office)

You should never take a "lie detector" test in general, but clearly never without an experienced criminal defense attorney present. The "test" is very subjective, and is often a ruse to get you to answer incriminating questions.

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Answered on 5/02/13, 1:50 pm


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