Detecting Lies Using Demeanor, Bias, and Context

Authors

Max J. Minzner, University of New Mexico - School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2008

Abstract

This article provides a brief discussion of the divide between judges and academics in their opinion of the accuracy of legal credibility decisions and the role of demeanor evidence in making those determinations. Biases about witness credibility and context play a large role in determining whether deception will be caught. The article then examines decisions about deception by juries and by law enforcement regarding cooperating witnesses and situations where the defendant or a suspect is the witness. In conclusion, this article reflects on decisions about deception within the context of social science.

Publication Title

Cardozo Law Review

Volume

29

Issue

6

First Page

2557

Last Page

2581

Recommended Citation

Max J. Minzner, Detecting Lies Using Demeanor, Bias, and Context, 29 Cardozo Law Review 2557 (2008).
Available at: https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/law_facultyscholarship/475