Entrapment Defense in Ohio

Entrapment is a defense that can be used in a criminal case.  This type of defense will give the alleged offender a justification for the offending conduct. Entrapment occurs when law enforcement and/or confidential informants give the alleged offender an opportunity to commit criminal conduct.  The key to the entrapment defense is that the alleged [...]

Can You Use Entrapment As A Defense In Ohio?

Entrapment is a defense recognized in Ohio when the police or its informant encourages a person to commit a crime he or she would not otherwise commit. The defense of entrapment is established when the idea or plan to commit a crime originates with the police or their informant, and they implant in the mind [...]

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