An undercover police officer joins a motorcycle gang to investigate their alleged criminal activities.The officer discovers that the gang is trafficking in illegal drugs and firearms.To avoid a later successful use of the entrapment defense by gang members,the undercover officer must receive written authority from a District Judge to continue investigating the gang.

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Entrapment defenses typically revolve around the idea that law enforcement induced someone to commit a crime they otherwise would not have committed. Undercover operations, including those involving investigations of illegal activities, do not necessarily require written authority from a District Judge to continue. The procedures and requirements for undercover operations vary by jurisdiction, but they often involve internal law enforcement protocols and oversight rather than a judge's written permission.

An Undercover Police Officer Joins a Motorcycle Gang to Investigate