State v. Trader

Kenneth Trader was charged with second degree assault in a stabbing incident. Because there were no eyewitnesses, the credibility of Trader and the victim was of special importance. The first trial resulted in a hung jury.

Before the second trial began, Trader submitted to a polygraph examination pursuant to an oral stipulation between defense counsel and the prosecutor. The polygraph examiner's testimony was introduced without objection. The examination results were adverse to Trader; he was convicted.

We find no merit in any of Trader's contentions on this appeal, and we choose to discuss…