Entrapment defense
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Entrapment defense
While working an undercover detail in a neighborhood known for drug activity,
you notice a vehicle stopped at the intersection waiting for the light to change.
The man in the vehicle makes eye contact with you. You approach his vehicle
and begin carrying on a conversation with him. You ask him if he needs
anything, and he responds by asking you, “What do you have?” You ask him
what he is looking for, and he tells you he is looking to score. You show him a
small bag containing a white powdery substance; he asks how much, and you
respond, “20 dollars.” He hands you a $20 bill, and you give him the bag and
tip your hat to signal that the transaction was completed. At this time, the man
drives off and is stopped a block away by a marked unit. The individual is
placed under arrest for drug possession and purchasing drugs, and he is
taken to jail.The individual is charged with possession of a controlled
substance. At his trial, he claimed that he was a victim of entrapment by the
police. He was found guilty and sentenced to serve 5 years in jail and given
credit for the 3 months he already had served in jail.
Research and provide 2–3 case briefs on specific case law related to the
entrapment defense as it may or may not apply in the case scenario.
Your case briefs should follow this format:
Title: Title of the selected case
Facts: Summary of the events, court timeline,
evidence, and so forth
Issues: Issues that were present in this case
Decisions: The court’s decision and the
conclusion to the case
Reasoning: The rationale behind the final
decision
Dissenting opinions: Any dissenting opinions,
and an explanation of what they were and why
they were raised
Answer the following questions:
Did you have probable cause to approach the defendant
while he was parked at the traffic light? Why or why not?
Defend your answer.
Do you feel that the entrapment defense is a valid one,
considering the assignment scenario? Why or why not?
Defend your answer.
Is providing the opportunity for someone to commit a
crime the same as entrapment? Why or why not?
If the substance were marijuana, how much would be
needed for a misdemeanor charge? A felony?
Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
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