HOW TO BEAT A KANSAS LIE DETECTOR TEST - CRIMINAL CASES

Being asked to take a lie detector test, as part of Kansas criminal investigation, happens less frequently than in the past. It does happen though. Most frequently in sex crimes and theft cases. Here are some tips on how to beat the test:

• Give only one word answers;
• Avoid offering explanations;
• Being relaxed (some people use their prescribed medication, such as anxiety medication);
• Control your heartrate and breathing;
• Tensing and relaxing your muscles during testing;
• Biting your tongue during baseline questions, and not during other questions; and
• Being sporadic in your behavior and responses to all questions (ex. being upset about questions that are baseline (ex. "Is your name....") and not when asked damning questions (ex. "Did you steal money from your employer..."), and doing this in unpredictable fashion.

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Tip: DON'T TAKE IT! You are probably rolling your eyes about this tip but, it is worth mentioning. Part of the Kansas police's strategy is panicking you by asking you to take a lie detector test. You shouldn't be talking to the police without an attorney present anyway but, if you are it will not help you take this test. In fact, the lie detector administrator typically will ask you, "If you have anything to hide, just tell me about it now" (i.e. say hello to an admission that can work against you later).

Kansas police are banking on you wanting to know your results, and that providing them with the opportunity to convivence you they "know you are lying". It is possible for a skilled administrator to detect the counter-measures noted above. It is also possible that you are not guilty of a crime but fail this test. Kansas law enforcement uses lie detector testing as "fishing" expeditions and hope you will give them information they may not otherwise have. Kansas police are also hoping that under pressure, and our childlike desire to "tell the truth" you will cave.

This office's advise has not changed - don't talk to police or participate in an investigation w/o an attorney. That includes taking lie detector tests, even if you think you can beat it, or that the truth will set you free. Call Attorney T. Morton NOW (913)602-7288 if you are under investigation or have been been arrested. Consultations are free and payment plans are available.