Fred, Age 23, Was Searching an Online Chat Room to Meet

question 60

Essay

Fred, age 23, was searching an online chat room to meet new women. While online, a girl who claimed to be 13 years old offered him sexual favors. He agreed to meet the girl at her home during the afternoon while her parents were at work. When Fred arrived, the police were there to arrest him. What is entrapment? What are the two tests to entrapment? Using the given case, illustrate how the tests are administered to determine entrapment.

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Definitions:

Coercion or Interference

Actions or practices that force or unduly influence someone to act in a way that they would not otherwise choose.

Union Activity

Actions and efforts by labor unions aimed at advocating for workers' rights, wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Labor Unions

Organizations that represent the collective interests of workers, negotiating wages, work conditions, and benefits with employers.

Bargaining Power

The capacity of one party to dominate negotiations due to their leverage or advantage over the other party.