Would this be entrapment?

[BigBlock]

I'm considering selling a bit of my crop to the people in my area asking for it on craigslist. If a cop was to post an ad there, asking for someone to sell him some "420", would that be entrapment? I mean, I wouldn't commit the crime and sell to him if he didn't post the ad...

BigBlock Reviewed by BigBlock on 02-26-2006. Would this be entrapment? I'm considering selling a bit of my crop to the people in my area asking for it on craigslist. If a cop was to post an ad there, asking for someone to sell him some "420", would that be entrapment? I mean, I wouldn't commit the crime and sell to him if he didn't post the ad... Rating: 5

[midlifecrisis]

Would "NOT be entrapment" cops are allowed to lie to induce someone into an illeagal act as long as they do not pressure that person in to it. If it is deemed that the person was willing to go along willingly.

[Awill3449]

Not entrapment. You made the choice to sell him the pot...he didn't force you to commit a crime.

[sheist]

what if this were a personal matter: meaning, face to face..

say you refused to sell until he signed a contract stating he is not a law enforcement officer.. couldn't that be used in the court of law??

as well.. if u mail it to yourself, it'll be post marked and sealed by the federal government, can this also be used against this leo?

[intheclouds]

I heard that if you straight up ask them if they are a cop, They can not say no, So ask and if he side steps the question then don't sell to him.

[sheist]

that is correct.. he can deliberately say no and lie...


http://www.erowid.org/freedom/police/police_info6.shtml


EVERYBODY READ ON THIS...

[del...]

cops can and do lie for a bust and get away with some pretty major ones because there is no one to say otherwise...other than the nearly convicted. they can also bust you for asking to buy off of them! if you MUST sell to strangers, do it by mail. at least you'd have a little head start should things go bad. better yet, stick with your close friends and family. if you're good and have your shit together word will spread around fast enough with only them involved, giving you a nice cushion.

[smoknjoe]

This is a segment of sheist's link....

"Loosely defined, entrapment is a situation in which, if not for the actions of the police officer or police informant, the defendant would not have committed the crime. This defense is generally only successful in situations where law enforcement officers create a criminal plan, plant the idea of that plan into an otherwise innocent person's mind, and then instigate the plan for the purpose of prosecuting the suspect. "

So, if the post on craigs list is explicity asking for pot, sure sounds like entrapment. However, I wouldn't do it. Even if it's not a cop, it could be a crackhead ready to stab you and take your stash... or worse...

[Great Spirit]

Only sell to people you really know. But remember the government is the biggest drug dealer in the world so they usually only go after you if you're making more money then them...and thats usually coke and heroin dealers.

[Jahangir 420]

you guys think the cops will go rule for rule on what to do and what not to do? shit cops over here are so corrupt they dont give a shit lol, cops are dirty fucking people, they dont give a shit what you say, if you ask them they are cops.. they'll deny it, but when you sell him he'll bust you. holding anything against him is useless lol bastard cops are dirty fucks and trust me lol they can get away with it.