Understanding Entrapment

If law enforcement agents suspect that an illegal act is going to happen, they may set up sting operations in order to catch the criminals in the act. With sting operations, a law enforcement agent may act like a criminal or victim in order to directly observe the crime. However, in some instances, the police officer or detective can cross the line and actually commit an illegal act themselves. This is called entrapment, and it occurs when the law enforcement agent provokes the person to commit the crime.

Do not suffer the consequences from a law enforcement agent’s illegal actions. Criminal convictions can be damaging to your future, so if you were provoked into committing the crime, it is important to fight back. You need a legal professional to help you protect your rights. Contact Austin criminal lawyer Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950 to discuss your unique situation.

Elements of Entrapment

Criminal charges against you can be very devastating to your professional life and personal reputation. Thus, if you believe that you are a victim of entrapment, it is important to prove that law enforcement officials committed this crime so that you can clear your name. You may be able to be freed of all charges if the police officer does any of the following:

• Approaches the person first without any reason
• Actually puts the idea inside the person’s mind

To be guilty of entrapment, the victim would have to prove that he or she would not have committed the crime if the officer was not present.

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If a police officer acted illegally, leading you to commit a crime, you should not be left to suffer the penalties. Call experienced Austin criminal defense attorney Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950 and schedule your consultation.