On Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:12:05 -0400, Kurt Ullman
wrote:

In article ,
wrote:

Wowsers! You really think they could just arrest someone and make them
take a lie detector test without so much as probable cause to believe
a crime was committed, or a warrant? I don't think Police have
casually used lie detectors for a long time. I'm not sure they even
can. There is ZERO evidence that he broke any laws. He didn't even get
a speeding ticket for going 90 MPH.

They cannot compel someone to take a lie detector test even with a
warrant. Its been awhile, but IIRC that was hinged on that can't make
you testify against yourself stuff.
A lie detector test cannot prove you guilty, but it can sure help
prove you innocent.

Refusing to take one just ups the ante.