Pasgove v. State

OPINION

Appellant was convicted of first degree kidnapping without the use of a deadly weapon and robbery with the use of a deadly weapon. We are asked to reverse the jury’s verdict on the basis of asserted error by the trial judge in rulings concerning two areas of testimony. For reasons hereinafter specified, we reject appellant’s contentions, and affirm the decision below.

At trial, during the course of direct examination, the prosecuting attorney asked the victim if police officers had inquired as to her willingness to take a polygraph examination. The victim responded affirmatively,…