A 21-year-old male is charged with theft after stealing from a police officer posing as homeless person with cash sticking out of her pocket. Which defense may the offender claim?

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Entrapment occurs when law enforcement persuades or induces an individual to commit a crime they otherwise would not have committed. In this case, the police officer posing as a homeless person with cash sticking out of her pocket could be seen as a form of inducement. However, whether or not the offender's actions were truly induced by the police officer and if they were predisposed to commit the crime will be determined by a judge or jury.

A 21-Year-Old Male Is Charged with Theft After Stealing from a Police