Peter, an undercover police agent, was trying to locate a laboratory where it was believed that methamphetamine,

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Peter, an undercover police agent, was trying to locate a laboratory where it was believed that methamphetamine, or ‘‘speed’’—a controlled substance—was being manufactured illegally. Peter went to Mary’s home and said that he represented a large organization that was interested in obtaining methamphetamine. Peter offered to supply a necessary ingredient for the manufacture of the drug, which was very difficult to obtain, in return for one-half of the drug produced. Mary agreed and processed the chemical given to her by Peter in Peter’s presence. Later, Peter returned with a search warrant and arrested Mary. Charged with various narcotics law violations, Mary asserted the defense of entrapment. Should Mary prevail? Why?

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Smith and Roberson Business Law

ISBN: 978-0538473637

15th Edition

Authors: Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts

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