Matthew on 22/8/2006 at 10:43
It carries some weight, for example as a possible ground for a judge to stay proceedings, but it's not a defence in its own right, no.
Agent Monkeysee on 22/8/2006 at 15:49
Quote Posted by Vigil
It's also entrapment, allowing the defense to claim that the crime would not have been committed had the authorities not provoked it... this argument appears to carry no legal weight in British courts however.
It's not entrapment unless it can be shown that the buyers were actively induced or persuaded by law enforcement to buy the stuff when they otherwise would have had no previous intent.
Simply offering up a fake substance and arresting the poor bastards dumb enough to fall for it is not entrapment. That's the very definition of a sting operation.
The classic example, posing as a prostitute and arresting the guy when he inquires about services and is willing to pay. It doesn't cross the line into entrapment until the cop is actively soliciting people and offering up services without prompting or inquiry.
Vigil on 22/8/2006 at 15:54
True, and thanks for the clarification.
Pyrian on 22/8/2006 at 21:45
Quote Posted by Agent Monkeysee
The classic example, posing as a prostitute and arresting the guy when he inquires about services and is willing to pay. It doesn't cross the line into entrapment until the cop is actively soliciting people and offering up services without prompting or inquiry.
So, if she asks if I want to party I'm safe? :angel:
system shocker on 23/8/2006 at 03:52
I grab her ass first for good measure.
