Authors

Kristy L. Topham

Article Title

Borawick v. Shay: The Admissibility of Hypnotically-Induced Memories

Abstract

This Note will trace the facts and history of the Borawick case. This Note will then discuss reliability problems associated with hypnotically-induced memories as well as the various approaches to admissibility of hypnotically-refreshed testimony. An explanation of the Second Circuit Court's analysis in Borawick follows. Finally, the Note will critique the Court's reasoning and suggest a possible remedy for the shortcomings of the Second Circuit's chosen approach to admissibility.

Recommended Citation

Kristy L. Topham, Borawick v. Shay: The Admissibility of Hypnotically-Induced Memories, 27 Golden Gate U. L. Rev. (1997).
https://digitalcommons.law.ggu.edu/ggulrev/vol27/iss3/8