When can entrapment be used as a defense to a crime?

Police entrapment occurs when a person is someone tricked into performing an act that is illegal by the police. Entrapment is not legal and as such, you have the right to use this type of defense if you have the proof to build up a case around it. That is difficult to do which is why it is often best to work with an attorney to fight these types of charges.

When You Have A Case

You can use police entrapment as a defense to your case in various ways, but it is critical for you to have the proof to support this claim or you could face punishment. There are several ways to prove that you have been entrapped by police.

1. You must show that the police officer was in some way guilty of originating, designing or otherwise implanting the crime that you committed. In other words, they must have put the bad idea into an innocent person's mind.
2. You must show that you were not predisposed to commit the crime.

Although both are difficult to prove, it goes without saying that it is possible to do so in various situations. The key is to know what the circumstances of your case was. For example, if a police officer walked you to your car and gave you the keys to the vehicle knowing you were drunk, this is entrapment. Work with an attorney to prove your case to ensure that if this is the best option for your defense that you have the proof to back it up.