Phillip,a police officer,hears a rumor that Billy is dealing drugs.Phillip puts on a phony beard and goes to Billy's house.When Billy answers the doorbell,Phillip asks,"How about selling me a bag of marijuana?" Billy replies,"Are you a cop?" Phillip replies,"Hell no." Billy says,"That'll be ten dollars" and hands Phillip a baggie of marijuana.Phillip says,"That'll be six months in jail-you're under arrest." Billy is:

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Entrapment typically requires law enforcement to induce someone to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed. In this scenario, Phillip did not induce Billy to sell marijuana; he merely provided the opportunity, which Billy willingly took. Billy's lack of knowledge about Phillip's true identity or official title does not absolve him of guilt for willingly engaging in an illegal transaction.

Phillip,a Police Officer,hears a Rumor That Billy Is Dealing Drugs