Can you refuse to take a polygraph lie detector test?
I been accused of something that I am not guilty of. Can the DHS give a polygraph test and do you have the right to refuse it if it is against your beliefs?
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There is no requirement to take a polygraph because it is so unreliable that it's findings can not be used even in court.
Yes and yes. Of course, you face the consequences if they decide to move on to filing a criminal complaint, but no one can be compelled to be a witness against themselves.
Yes, you can refuse to take it - and you should. Polygraphs are extremely unreliable and taking one can only hurt your case.
Doesn't really matter much, when the results don't hold up in court.
Yes, you can refuse to take a polygraph, but if you do, they will assume you are hiding something, and really start looking into you, trying to find out what that is. I'm not telling you that you have to, but if you don't they will figure that you are guilty, and dig into your life a whole lot deeper.
No, you cannot be forced to take a polygraph I would imagine most lawyers would probably advise you not to take one. There is very little if anything to be gained by you when taking one and plenty to lose.
Also, polygraphs are historically unreliable which is the reason testimony given under polygraph investigation is not admissible in court. There is one university study that concludes they can give false positives and false negatives as much as 85% of the time.
Generally, yes, but there are exceptions for certain jobs (e.g., national security). It cannot be used against you in court though, so continue to maintain your "innocence" even if you fail the test!
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There is no requirement to take a polygraph because it is so unreliable that it's findings can not be used even in court.
Yes and yes. Of course, you face the consequences if they decide to move on to filing a criminal complaint, but no one can be compelled to be a witness against themselves.
Yes, you can refuse to take it - and you should. Polygraphs are extremely unreliable and taking one can only hurt your case.
Doesn't really matter much, when the results don't hold up in court.
Yes, you can refuse to take a polygraph, but if you do, they will assume you are hiding something, and really start looking into you, trying to find out what that is. I'm not telling you that you have to, but if you don't they will figure that you are guilty, and dig into your life a whole lot deeper.
No, you cannot be forced to take a polygraph I would imagine most lawyers would probably advise you not to take one. There is very little if anything to be gained by you when taking one and plenty to lose.
Also, polygraphs are historically unreliable which is the reason testimony given under polygraph investigation is not admissible in court. There is one university study that concludes they can give false positives and false negatives as much as 85% of the time.
Generally, yes, but there are exceptions for certain jobs (e.g., national security). It cannot be used against you in court though, so continue to maintain your "innocence" even if you fail the test!
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