NCJ Number
30773
Date Published
1974
Length
13 pages
Annotation
THE SUBJECTIVE THEORY OF THE ENTRAPMENT DOCTRINE FOCUSES ON THE PRIOR RECORD AND PREDISPOSITION OF THE DEFENDANT; THE OBJECTIVE THEORY EXAMINES THE CONDUCT OF THE POLICE AND ITS LIKELIHOOD FOR ENTRAPPING ONLY WILLING OFFENDERS.
Abstract
THIS ARTICLE CITES SEVERAL COURT DECISIONS IN ITS DISCUSSION OF THE SUPREME COURT'S PRESISTENCE IN AFFIRMING THE SUBJECTIVE 'GENESIS OF INTENT' TEST TO PROVE ENTRAPMENT IN A CRIMINAL CASE IN THE FACE OF LOWER FEDERAL COURT DECISIONS UPHOLDING THE 'OBJECTIVE' THEORY.