What is Entrapment?

Entrapment is a crime in which the police or another government entity lures or entices an individual into committing a crime. In other words, entrapment occurs when the idea for a crime and the ability to commit it are given to a person by an officer of the law. Accusing law enforcement officials of entrapment is often used as a form of legal defense, but it does not apply to all criminal cases.

If you are being accused of a crime, the Milwaukee entrapment defense lawyers of Hart Powell, S.C. can help you defend yourself from the allegations you are facing. Contact us at (414) 271-9595 to learn more about how our highly-trained criminal defense lawyers can serve you.

Conditions of Entrapment

Entrapment is typically a plausible defense only if there is doubt that the defendant would have acted unlawfully if not for being swayed by a law officer. In general, entrapment may be used as a method of criminal defense in the following situations:

  • The idea for the crime came from a governmental agent and not the accused person
  • The government agent persuaded the accused to commit the unlawful act
  • The individual would not have committed the crime if not for the government agent

However, it is important to remember that simply providing an individual with the chance or opportunity to perpetrate a crime does not count as entrapment.

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If you are being accused of a crime, the Milwaukee criminal defense lawyers of Hart Powell, S.C. can provide you with the aggressive defense you will need. Contact us at (414) 271-9595 to learn more about how our team of experienced criminal defense attorneys can help you overcome the charges against you.

Written by Michael Hart & Craig Powell

Last Updated : January 14, 2016