(need in 4 hours 1 to 2 paragraphs)Polygraphs are frequently sho.docx
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Polygraphs are often depicted in media but are seldom admissible in criminal cases due to legal prohibitions by federal and state courts. The document prompts a discussion on whether polygraph results should be utilized in determining guilt or innocence, alongside potential constitutional challenges a defendant might present against their use. Overall, it highlights the contentious nature of polygraph evidence in the justice system.
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(need in 4 hours 1 to 2 paragraphs)Polygraphs are frequently sho.docx
- 1. (need in 4 hours 1 to 2 paragraphs) Polygraphs are frequently shown on television shows, but they are rarely used in criminal cases to prove guilt because federal courts and many state courts prohibit the use of the results. Do you think polygraph evidence should be used to prove guilt or innocence? Why or why not? What constitutional challenges might a defendant raise to using it?