Rosa v. State

One little word- — polygraph—does not merit a reversal of the defendant’s conviction for first degree premeditated murder and life sentence. Among other issues, the defendant argues the trial court erred in denying a defense motion to cross-examine a state witness concerning the results of a polygraph examination and the court’s denial of a subsequent motion for mistrial. We find no error and affirm.

The State indicted the defendant for first degree premeditated or felony murder for the stabbing death of the victim. The defendant worked as a caretaker for the victim, who was in her 70’s. The…