State v. Duran

OPINION

WOOD, Chief Judge.

Convicted of three armed robberies, defendant appeals. The issues concern: (1) denial of fees for expert witnesses; and (2) relevancy of a question asked on direct examination.

Denial of Fees for Expert Witnesses

Prior to trial, defendant moved that he be granted district court funds “to retain the services of a licensed polygraphist to conduct a polygraph examination and testify at the jury trial”. This motion was granted with the notation: “but public defender pays”. Thereafter an amended motion was filed which asserted “[tjhat the State Court Administrator is…