Can an entrapment case in the State of Georgia be won?  Yes.  Does entrapment apply to snitches or government agents?  Yes.  A person is not guilty of a crime if the arrested person’s conduct is induced through entrapment by a government agent.  Entrapment exists when the idea of the committing the crime originated with a government agent by deceitful means and induced the arrested person to commit the act, which the arrested person would not have committed, except for the conduct of the government agent.

To constitute entrapment, the arrested person must have been induced to commit a criminal act that he would not have otherwise committed except by undue persuasion, incitement, or deceitful means implemented by the government agent.

No entrapment exists when a police officer or an agent of the police merely furnishes an opportunity to commit a criminal offense to a person who is already ready and willing to commit the criminal offense.

If an officer has reason to believe that the law is being violated, the officer may proceed to ascertain whether those who are thought to be doing so are actually committing a criminal offense. If the conduct of the officer is such as not to induce an innocent person to commit a crime but to secure evidence upon which a guilty person can be brought to justice, then there is no entrapment.

The State has the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the arrested person was not entrapped.

If you feel as though you have been entrapped by law enforcement or an agent of law enforcement it is important that you hire an experienced lawyer who will thoroughly investigate your case and fight for you. If you are charged in Gwinnett, Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, Dekalb, Clayton, or Newton County, and believe law enforcement may have acted inappropriately, call our office at 404-581-0999 today for a free consultation.