The entrapment defense is based on the belief that someone should not be convicted of a crime that the government instigated.

• In its simplest form, the entrapment defense arises when government officials “plant the seeds.”

• The two main entrapment tests are the subjective and objective tests. The subject test focuses on the predisposition of the defendant and the objective test focuses on police conduct.

Questions:-

1. Describe a situation in which entrapment may occur.
2. Explain the difference between a subjective and an objective approach to entrapment.