What constitutes entrapment?
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What constitutes entrapment?
Around 3 months ago a “friend” called my house stating she had a migraine and wanted to know if I could bring her some pain meds. So I did and this morning I saw myself on facebook wanted for the sale of hydrocodone. The only money she gave me that day was what she owed my sister. I called the officer and he said he had pictures of me selling narcotics. What do I do? The only reason I even had some was because a child had allergic reaction to it. I would never sale it but I would give it away. Should I speak with a criminal law attorney? I’m in Tishomingo County, MS.
Asked on October 5, 2011 under Criminal Law, Mississippi
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Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Entrapment is a legal term and defense where a person who would not have committed a crime is induced to do a crime by law enforcement. If the person who called your home wanting pain mediacation was law enforcement, potentially you have the defense of entrapment.
Given the fact that you have been charged with a criminal offense, it is recommended that you consult with a criminal defense attorney as to the best way to defend yourself. Criminal defense attorneys have the expertise to deal with criminal matters compared to the average lay person. Good luck.
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