In People V

Multiple Choice

In People v. Wilkinson, the defendant wanted to prove that polygraph evidence was reliable and should be introducible in California state courts. The Supreme Court of California determined:

A) that given a proper foundation, polygraph evidence should be admissible.
B) that it could not be admitted due to the complete unreliability of the concept behind the polygraph machine.
C) there was not legal right to introduce polygraph evidence because the legislature had determined that the evidence was not generally admissible.
D) that the polygraph could not be used in court since its use would invade the province or function of the jury.