Denying a defendant the right to introduce favorable polygraph evidence is a violation of the defendant's right to present a defense.

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The admissibility of polygraph evidence varies by jurisdiction and is generally not admissible as its reliability is controversial. It is up to the discretion of the judge to allow or deny its admission as evidence. Therefore, the denial of polygraph evidence does not necessarily violate a defendant's right to present a defense.

Denying a Defendant the Right to Introduce Favorable Polygraph Evidence