People v. Jacobson

Peter, T. Farrell, J.

This is a motion by the defendants for an order to allow the results of polygraph examinations to be admitted into evidence at the trial of this indictment.

Defendants were indicted on April 21, 1972 for the crime of murder.

A hearing was held pursuant to an order of this court and witnesses were heard and evidence taken on the question of admissibility of the tests and as to whether or not the standards of this State for its admissibility have been met. (People v. Leone, 25 N Y 2d 511; Matter of Sowa v. Looney, 23 N Y 2d 329; People v. Forte, 279 N. Y. 204.)

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