State v. Sheehan

Defendant appeals his conviction of burglary in the second degree, ORS 164.215, robbery in the third degree, ORS 164.395, and assault in the fourth degree, ORS 163.160. The sole issue we address is the admissibility of inculpatory statements made during an interview prior to a polygraph examination.1 We reverse and remand.

Prior to trial defendant agreed to submit to a polygraph examination to be administered by Officer Lat-tin of the Oregon State Police. Defendant entered into a stipulation as to the results of the examination, which provides in part:

”4. It is further stipulated that the…