Fletcher Reede was interested in purchasing some crack and he went looking for a connection. He found Samantha Cole but before he made the purchase he asked her if she was an undercover police officer. She said no but lied. Fletcher bought the drugs and was arrested. Which of the following is true?
A)Samantha's behavior is entrapment.
B)Fletcher is in serious trouble.
C)Samantha's recidivism negates Fletcher's criminal intent.
D)As Samantha is a cop, she was required to tell Fletcher the truth.

Question

Fletcher Reede was interested in purchasing some crack and he went looking for a connection. He found Samantha Cole but before he made the purchase he asked her if she was an undercover police officer. She said no but lied. Fletcher bought the drugs and was arrested. Which of the following is true?
A)Samantha's behavior is entrapment.
B)Fletcher is in serious trouble.
C)Samantha's recidivism negates Fletcher's criminal intent.
D)As Samantha is a cop, she was required to tell Fletcher the truth.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Entrapment typically involves inducing someone to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed, but simply lying about being a police officer does not constitute entrapment. Fletcher's action of buying drugs is a crime regardless of Samantha's deception. Samantha's recidivism (if any) and her obligation to disclose her status as a police officer are not relevant to Fletcher's criminal liability.

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