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voice stress analysis

Are the results of voice stress analysis tests admissible in California criminal trials?


Asked on 9/04/01, 9:02 pm

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Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: voice stress analysis

I don't know anything on point. However, the lie detector, which measures a number of physical reactions and not just one, is not admissable. So my professional opinion is that a voice stress test is not reliable enough to be admissable. I'd bet money on it.

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Answered on 10/24/01, 7:31 pm


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