Can a case go to trial if there is no evidence against the accused other than a failed polygraph test?
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I am not a lawyer, but I play one on the web. A civil case can go to trial anytime anyone wants to sue anyone else. Well maybe not all the way to trial, it can go to court but the judge can throw it out before it goes to trial. Some civil courts allow lie detector tests. They usually say something along the lines of , "This court is 'aware' of the results of a polygraph test...but does not base its decision soley on those results" Polygraph results are not allowed in criminal cases it doesn't matter if the accused passed or failed. A criminal case can go to court anytime the prosecuter wants it to , it can go to trial anytime the judge agrees that a case may be made concerning the guilt of the accused. A prosecuter will usually take any case to trial that the prosecuter feels will result in a finding of guilty, regardless of the evidence. . The polygraph test has nothing to do with going to trial. So, yes a case can go to trial even if there is no evidence against the accused other than a failed polygraph test. But chances are they got sumpin else on ya that they just haven't told you about.
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No. a polygraph result, alone, is not sufficient evidence even to present to a grand jury. since polygraph exams. are not admissible in court, other evidence would be needed. a polygraph exam. is a tool used by the police, to give direction and elimination of suspects.
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