People v. Kelly

Opinion

RICHARDSON, J.

In this case we examine the new and emerging technique of speaker identification by spectrographic analysis, common ly described as “voiceprint.” Particularly we inquire whether it has achieved that degree of general scientific acceptance as a reliable identification device which will permit the introduction of voiceprint evidence in California courts.

We have concluded that, on the record before us, the People’s showing on this important issue was insufficient, and that since the voiceprint evidence at issue herein was the primary evidence of defendant’s guilt, the…