When Jurors Are Presented with Polygraph Evidence, They

question 58

Multiple Choice

When jurors are presented with polygraph evidence, they:

• A) are warned by the judge that the polygraph has questionable validity.
• B) also must hear an expert testimony to understand the evidence properly.
• C) generally disregard it.
• D) take such evidence seriously.

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