Slide 9: Entrapment Flashcards

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Question: What is entrapment in criminal law?

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Answer: Entrapment occurs when law enforcement encourages the commission of a crime through persuasion, trickery, or fraud. Police can provide an opportunity for someone to commit a crime but cannot induce or create a “random virtue test” to encourage unlawful behavior.

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