State v. Ikirt

HOLOHAN, Justice.

We granted the state’s petition for review to decide whether the Court of Appeals erred in reversing the defendant’s convictions because the state produced testimony of a witness’ failure to take a polygraph examination.

The facts necessary for the resolution of this case follow. Jeffrey Ikirt, former son-in-law of Peter Lozano, was charged with arson, burglary, and criminal damage in connection with the burning of the Lozano residence.

At trial, three experts testified for the state that the fire was the result of arson rather than accident. The state’s case rested entirely…